ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Records & Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, ledgers, journals, and supporting financial documentation.
• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, cash, and bank transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, payments, customer invoices, receipts, and credit notes accurately and within established timelines.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records and provide regular updates to management.

Invoicing & eTIMS

• Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices and ensure all applicable transactions are properly processed through eTIMS.
• Verify supplier invoices and eTIMS documentation before processing and payment.
• Maintain proper invoicing and eTIMS records and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Support the preparation and timely filing of applicable statutory returns through iTax, including VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation and ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Assist with tax audits, reconciliations, and queries while keeping abreast of relevant tax and regulatory changes.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, schedules, and other management reports as required.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and provide accurate financial information to management.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies and provide relevant explanations and supporting information.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Ensure accounting transactions comply with established company policies, procedures, and approval controls.
• Maintain organized financial records and provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Identify accounting discrepancies or control weaknesses and escalate them to management for corrective action.

General Finance Support

• Manage and account for petty cash, payment vouchers, receipts, and other routine finance documentation.
• Support cash-flow monitoring, budgeting, and other finance-related activities as required.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties assigned by management.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA Part IV or above.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant, preferably in an FMCG or retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, SAP, or other relevant ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with financial data and reports.
• Practical experience with iTax, eTIMS, invoicing, VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.