For over three decades, SIMS Nigeria Limited has grown from a single store to a nationwide business in the consumer electronics space with locations across Nigeria. Our journey of consistent growth and dedication has been driven by a commitment to quality in every aspect of our business. From our highly skilled and well-informed staff to the innovations and processes we bring to bear to ensure each customer receives top-tier service and dependable products.

With pride, we believe we are on a journey to building a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and exceptional standards riding on our partnership with Samsung, Royal Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Beko, Kenwood, Powermatic, and many others. Our values continue to guide us, allowing SIMS Nigeria Limited to thrive in a constantly evolving market while delivering lasting value to our customers, partners, and people across Nigeria. With premium products and unmatched service, we are honored to represent these trusted brands in Nigeria, bringing innovation and quality products directly to our customers with the sole aim of enriching their lives.

As we continue to expand and adapt to meet the growing needs of our market, SIMS Nigeria Limited remains committed to setting the standard in product quality and service across the nation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Accountant

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Branch Accountant is the Finance control owner at an assigned SIMS branch, Digital Centre or hub.
• The role maintains reliable branch books, controls sales, cash, bank, receivables, payables and stock-related financial records, delivers timely close and performance information, and drives evidence-backed resolution of exceptions in Odoo.

Key Responsibilities
Branch Accounting & Finance:

• Branch Accounting & Close: Maintain accurate branch books in Odoo, complete daily checks, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Revenue, Cash & Treasury: Reconcile sales, cash, POS and bank transactions; monitor lodgements, settlements, refunds and cash variances.
• Receivables & Payables: Manage customer and supplier balances, ageing, statements, collections, invoices, GRNs and reconciliations.
• Inventory & Stock Control: Reconcile stock records, transfers, returns and adjustments; support stock counts and investigate variances, damages and obsolete items.
• FP&A & Commercial Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts, P&L, pricing and margin analysis; identify and explain significant financial variances.
• Tax, Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, statutory requirements and audit processes; maintain proper documentation and controls.
• Technology & Data: Proficient use of Odoo and Excel for financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis and process improvement.
• People & Communication: Coach junior Finance staff, work effectively with Operations and escalate issues promptly with clear action owners and timelines.

Qualifications and experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline; minimum Second Class Lower or Upper Credit, subject to HR policy.
• At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience; stock-intensive retail, distribution, consumer electronics or FMCG experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated sales/cash and bank reconciliation, AR/AP, month-end close, stock-related financial control and audit-support experience.
• ICAN, ACCA or ANAN professional-study pathway preferred; part or full qualification is an advantage appropriate to grade.
• Practical Odoo or comparable ERP experience and strong Excel capability required; dashboard/BI exposure is advantageous.
• Female candidate is preferred.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2026.