Job Summary
We are recruiting a detail-oriented and commercially aware Entry-Level Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations within a structured retail/food business environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, preparing management reports, tracking product costs, and supporting pricing and profitability decisions.
This role is ideal for a young accounting professional with 1 - 2 years of hands-on experience who is looking to grow within a fast-paced operational environment.
Ultimately, you will provide timely financial insights that support cash flow management, cost control, and business profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Record daily sales and expense transactions, post payment vouchers, and maintain updated cash books.
Reconcile bank accounts weekly and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
Process payroll and ensure timely remittance of PAYE, VAT, WHT, and other statutory obligations.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, store credits, customer receipts, and aging schedules.
Track cost of goods sold (COGS) by product category and maintain accurate inventory valuation records.
Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow summaries by the 5th working day of each month.
Generate monthly margin analysis reports highlighting top-performing and underperforming products with recommendations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and financial documentation for management decisions.
Requirements
HND / BSc in Accounting or related field.
1 - 2 years practical accounting experience (retail or food business experience is an advantage).
Part-qualified ICAN / ACCA is an added advantage.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory).
Working knowledge of at least one accounting software (Zoho, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
Strong understanding of basic financial reporting and statutory compliance.
Commercial mindset with ability to interpret numbers for business decisions.
High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Must reside within Surulere or immediate environs.