Accountant (Female) at SIMS Nigeria Limited

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: Accountant (Female)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Branch Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting the branch’s financial health. 
• You will work closely with branch managers and the central accounting team, contributing to financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the branch, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash flow, and prepare balance sheets.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Liaise with branch management and central accounting team to analyze financial data and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements at the branch level.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Counting of stock (weekly, monthly, quarterly), stock reconciliation and sign off. Daily recounting of stock
• Preparation of daily sales report and reconciling with cashier and storekeeper registers
• Monitoring of cash lodgments and other deposits to bank
• Preparation of monthly bank scheme and bank promo report to head office finance for credit note in favour of the branch
• Confirmation of lto and lti issued and weekly sign off by accountant, storekeeper and manager
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for various banks and flagging of lodgments not credited by customers or to suppliers.
• Preparation of branch monthly payroll
• Weekly preparation of imprest and imprest analysis report
• Make audit returns - sales invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, tellers, etc.

Monthly preparation of the following:

• Schedule of goods returned to cwh with grn confirmations received & including lti
• Interbranch supply - confirm that credits have been received by all branches releasing goods.
• Maintenance and report on inter branch/head office current accounts to head office finance.
• Confirmation of goods received from central warehouse or from hub warehouses.
• Weekly stock count reconciliation and report submitted to audit, signed off by accountant and storekeeper.
• Monthly preparation of grn and the schedules for local purchases sent to audit.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor's Degree(minimum of a 2nd Class Degree) in Finance, Accounting or any other related field (Membership of a recognized professional body i.e. ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: employment@simsng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.