Retail Accountant Job in a Retail and Distribution Company in Lagos

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. 

Job Title:  Retail Accountant 

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
• 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
• 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

• Experience in accounting role in a retail business;
• Experience with Quick Books a definite plus
• 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
• Minimum of three (3) years experience
• Minimum of Degree/HND
• Professional Accounting certification is an advantage
• Age 28 – 35 Years

• Experience in a retail environment a plus
• Experience with Quick Books

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to timelessrecruitment@gmail.com