Accountant

Application Deadline Aug 20, 2016

Job Details
A leading retail and distribution business in the watches, jewellery and accessories industry in Nigeria is looking for a Retail Accountant to join their team. Working as part of a large International Brand management Business this is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and expanding business.
The suitable candidate will report to the Managing Director in a range of accounting, reporting and related tasks and activities:
Duties will include financial statement preparation, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, transaction processing
Maintaining/ reviewing cost prices on the system & analyzing the impact on margins
Analyzing sell through reports, monitoring stock movements, reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
Responsible for stock control and reduction of stock loss; monitoring stock write-offs
Responsible for inventory valuation and stock provision forecasting;
Performing account reconciliation
Responsible for communication with the store managers to analyze differences in cash and stock; monitor goods-in-transit
Concession sales reconciliation & invoice posting
Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory and cash
Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
Liaise with Tax authorities and government agencies where necessary
participating in various accounting projects and assisting in ad hoc tasks
Facilitating new store set up operationally and on the system
Candidate RequirementsWhat we are looking for:
Experience in accounting role in a retail business;
Experience with Quick Books a definite plus
Minimum of three (3) years experience
Minimum of Degree/HND
Professional Accounting certification is an advantage
Age 28 – 35 Years
High attention to detail; Strong analytical skills;
Team player with ability to work and communicate across functions;
Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel
Preferred:
Experience in a retail environment a plus
Experience with Quick Books