Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts:

Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.

Prepare and analyze key financial statements, including: Income Statement / Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet / Statement of Financial Position, and Cash Flow Statement.

Provide management with timely financial information to support business and investment decisions.

Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash-flow trends.

Highlight significant financial variances and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Financial Controls & Expenditure Management:

Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal financial controls.

Ensure that all corporate expenditure is properly authorized and supported by appropriate documentation.

Enforce the use of Payment Vouchers (PVs), Requisition Sheets, invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents for company expenses.

Review expenditure requests to ensure compliance with approved budgets and authorization procedures.

Monitor company spending and identify potential financial irregularities, leakages, or control weaknesses.

Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

Bank, POS & Cash Reconciliation:

Conduct regular reconciliation of: Bank accounts, POS transactions, Digital payment channels, Cash tills, and Outlet collections

Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations and promptly investigate discrepancies.

Verify daily sales collections against accounting records and operational reports.

Monitor cash handling procedures across all outlets.

Ensure discrepancies are documented, investigated, and resolved appropriately.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

Verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation before processing payments.

Maintain accurate records of suppliers, creditors, and outstanding obligations.

Monitor supplier credit terms and payment schedules.

Track outstanding invoices, receivables, and corporate debts.

Follow up on outstanding customer or corporate receivables where applicable.

Ensure payments are properly authorized and accurately recorded.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

Coordinate the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.

Calculate and ensure timely remittance of applicable statutory deductions, including: PAYE, Pension contributions, Withholding Tax (WHT), VAT and Other applicable statutory obligations

Maintain accurate payroll and statutory payment records.

Keep management informed of relevant statutory financial obligations and deadlines.

Taxation & Audit Support:

Maintain proper records required for tax compliance and financial audits.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant government authorities when required.

Provide accurate financial documentation and supporting schedules during audits and reviews.

Assist management in addressing audit findings and implementing appropriate corrective actions.

Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.

Asset Protection & Financial Oversight:

Maintain appropriate records of company assets and financial resources.

Monitor financial transactions to protect the company against fraud, unauthorized expenditure, and financial losses.

Support periodic financial and operational audits across company outlets.

Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and accountability.

Maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, or relevant professional certification will be an advantage.

Minimum of 2 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail, pharmacy, healthcare, FMCG, or a multi-outlet business environment.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, cash management, taxation, payroll, and internal controls.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and financial accountability.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple financial activities.

Strong communication and reporting skills.

Key Competencies:

Financial Integrity & Accountability

Attention to Detail

Strong Analytical Skills

Internal Control & Risk Awareness

Problem-Solving Ability

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Time Management

Excellent Reporting Skills

Proficiency in Accounting Systems

Location: Egbelu-Minita, Opposite Jeptha School, East-West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Remuneration:  150,000

Application Deadline: 30th September 2026