Job Openings at SIMS Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• As a Branch Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting the branch’s financial health. 
• You will work closely with branch managers and the central accounting team, contributing to financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Core Responsibilities Include

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the branch, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash flow, and prepare balance sheets.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Liaise with branch management and central accounting team to analyze financial data and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements at the branch level.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Counting of stock (weekly, monthly, quarterly), stock reconciliation and sign off. Daily recounting of stock
• Preparation of daily sales report and reconciling with cashier and storekeeper registers
• Monitoring of cash lodgments and other deposits to bank
• Preparation of monthly bank scheme and bank promo report to head office finance for credit note in favour of the branch
• Confirmation of lto and lti issued and weekly sign off by accountant, storekeeper and manager
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for various banks and flagging of lodgments not credited by customers or to suppliers.
• Preparation of branch monthly payroll
• Weekly preparation of imprest and imprest analysis report
• Make audit returns - sales invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, tellers, etc.
  Monthly preparation of the following:
• Schedule of goods returned to cwh with grn confirmations received & including lti
• Interbranch supply - confirm that credits have been received by all branches releasing goods
• Maintenance and report on inter branch/head office current accounts to head office finance
• Confirmation of goods received from central warehouse or from hub warehouses
• Weekly stock count reconciliation and report submitted to audit, signed off by accountant and storekeeper
• Monthly preparation of grn and the schedules for local purchases sent to audit.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 2nd Class Degree in B.Sc. / HND in Finance, Accounting or any other related field (Membership of a recognized professional body i.e. ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

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Job Summary

• The Store Officer is responsible for the efficient and accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse. 
• This role involves overseeing inventory control, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the security and safety of all stock.

Key Responsibilities
Receiving and Inspecting Goods:

• Receive incoming goods, verify quantities and quality against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Inspect goods for any damage or discrepancies and report any issues to the relevant departments.
• Prepare receiving documentation and update inventory records accordingly.

Warehousing and Storage:

• Properly store goods in designated areas according to warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ensure proper stock rotation to minimize spoilage or damage.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Inventory Control:

• Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found during stock checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the company's inventory management system.

Order Fulfillment:

• Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently according to customer requirements.
• Prepare goods for shipment, including labeling and packaging.
• Coordinate with transportation providers for timely delivery.

Warehouse Security:

• Implement and maintain appropriate security measures to prevent theft or damage to stock.
• Monitor access to the warehouse and ensure all personnel comply with safety regulations.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of all warehouse transactions, including receipts, dispatches, and stock movements.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and any other relevant data.

Other Duties:

• Assist with any other warehouse-related tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Manager/Logistics Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Nysc Certificate
• Must within the area
• Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina to lift and move heavy items.

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Responsibilities
Campaign/Event Support:

• Plan, coordinate, and support execution of BTL marketing campaigns/events across channels, ensuring timelines are met.
• Provide dedicated support to event managers and recruited vendors to deliver exceptional activity outcomes
• Manage marketing calendars to align BTL activations with product launches, promotions, and events.
• Support the marketing team with handling ad-hoc field tasks

Communication Asset Management:

• Administer, monitor and optimize deployment of ALL company assets (Hired and owned digital boards, hired and owned static boards and any other for optimal outcomes).
• Ensure proper tracking, and reporting on performance of deployed platforms/assets (Digital boards, static boards, innovations deployed on our behalf).
• Provide periodic reports on assets to engage with vendors for claims
• Identify and present innovations for consideration to improve marketing efficiency

SIMS Digital Center Brand Standard Management:

• Track and monitor brand collateral deployment physically at ALL SIMS DC and track off-site locations
• Make recommendations for necessary update, repairs and replacement as considered necessary.
• Track mismanagement/mishandling of placements for consequence management.
• Manage costing process to approval point

Field Data gathering, Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and analyze DC performance on the basis of shopper engagement for insight generation.
• Identify relevant performance metrics for tracking/reporting performance.
• Support the planning and execution of surveys across trade channels
• Ensure data integrity across marketing platforms and tools where applicable.
• Provide actionable insights to improve effectiveness.

Process Optimization:

• Develop and document standardized processes for campaign planning, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate between internal teams (creative, sales, 3P) to ensure seamless communication and task alignment.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.

Budget Management Support:

• Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring expenses are tracked and campaigns/activations stay within allocated funds.
• Work with finance teams to reconcile invoices and vendor payments.

Marketing Engagement:

• Be the first point of call for marketing field resource requirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in marketing operations, project management, or a related role.
• A strong field activation background would be an advantage
• A jack/Jane-of-all-trades mentality: Willing and ready to get up and go at short notice.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collate, interpret data and provide insights. Make sense of a jumble of ideas
• Top information presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on the accuracy of the big picture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across and manage own and 3P teams.
• Strong ability to influence and at the same time be assertive.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and processing transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts and ledgers.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare invoices, track expenses, and assist with payroll processes.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in all financial data.

Required Experience / Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong technical understanding of inverter systems and their applications.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.