Accountant at HR Aid Consults – Apply Now

Salary: N150k – N200k 
Experience: 3 years  

Job Responsibilities  

Daily Accounting and Sales Reporting: 

Prepare and send a comprehensive end-of-day report to the Business Director, including: 

• Total sales breakdown (cash, card, and transfer payments). 
• Expenses and deductions incurred throughout the day. 
• Pre-order status, including payment progress and amounts outstanding 

Payment Confirmation and Verification: 

Confirm and track payments for: 

• Customer purchases made via bank transfer. 
• Pre-orders, including partial or full payments. 
• Delivery-related payments, if applicable.

Payment Reconciliation: 

Reconcile and monitor payments for: 

• Daily sales transactions (cash, card, and transfer). 
• Operational expenses, such as: 
• Fueling and maintenance of generators. 
• Store supplies and materials.

Inventory Management and System Updates: 

Daily Accounting and Sales Reporting: 

Prepare and send a comprehensive end-of-day report to the Business Director, including: 

• Total sales breakdown (cash, card, and transfer payments). 
• Expenses and deductions incurred throughout the day. 
• Pending customer payments and outstanding balances.

Payment Confirmation and Verification: 

Confirm and track payments for: 

• Customer purchases made via bank transfer. 
• Pre-orders, including partial or full payments. 
• Delivery-related payments, if applicable. 
• Personal shopper payments. 

Payment Reconciliation: 

Reconcile and monitor payments for: 

• Daily sales transactions (cash, card, and transfer). 
• Operational expenses, such as: 
• Fueling and maintenance of generators.

Delivery costs and logistics fees. 

Inventory Management and System Updates: 

• Accurately input inventory data into the system, including: 
• New stock arrivals following cargo pickups. 
• Stock updates reflecting sold, damaged, or promotional items. 

Financial Record Keeping: 

Maintain detailed and up-to-date financial records, including: 

• Daily transaction logs (recording cash inflows and outflows). 
• Delivery fee payments and balances with logistics companies. 
• Purchases made by the Business Director (BD) for business needs. 
• Petty cash management for day-to-day store operations, ensuring appropriate usage and tracking. 
• Monthly financial summaries and reports for management review. 

Expense Reconciliation: 

• Regularly reconcile store expenses with receipts or supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Employee Salary Management: 

• Prepare and disburse employee salaries, ensuring timely payment. 
• Adjust for deductions, overtime, and other pay-related changes. 

Requirements 

• Proficiency in accounting software and tools for financial management (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel). 
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and inventory management. 
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements. 
• Ability to prepare accurate payroll and manage petty cash systems effectively 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to handle financial discrepancies. 
• Effective communication skills for reporting to management and coordinating with team members. 
• High level of integrity and accountability in handling financial data. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting or financial management. 
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) are an added advantage. 
• Proactive in identifying and addressing financial discrepancies. 
• Strong time-management skills to handle daily and monthly financial responsibilities.