Stretch-It Concepts – Our client is a growing retail supermarket located in Anthony, Lagos, committed to providing quality products and excellent customer service to our valued customers.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Anthony, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The accountant is responsible for managing the financial records of the supermarket, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, cash control, inventory reconciliation, statutory compliance, payroll support, and preparation of financial reports to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts (sales, purchases, expenses, payables, receivables.
• Post daily transactions into the accounting system.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records

Cash & Sales Control:

• Reconcile daily sales (cash, POS, transfers) with system reports
• Monitor cash handling procedures and investigate discrepancies
• Conduct periodic cash counts

Bank & Reconciliation:

• Prepare bank reconciliations regularly
• Monitor inflows and outflows to ensure proper cash flow management

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work with the Inventory Officer to reconcile stock records
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Investigate stock variances and support loss-control processes

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Support payroll preparation and salary processing
• Ensure statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, pension) are properly computed and remitted
• Prepare necessary financial reports for tax purposes

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management account
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting

Internal Control & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial control procedures
• Support internal or external audit processes

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of an HND / BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an advantage
• 2 – 3 years accounting experience (retail experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting software
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Key Competencies:

• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Integrity and accountability
• Problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2026.