Retail Accountant

Job Summary

• Our client, a growing group of companies operating in the retail and real estate sectors, is seeking a highly competent and hands-on Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily support the retail business operations, which account for approximately 80% of the role, while also overseeing accounting functions for the real estate portfolio.
• The ideal candidate must be able to prepare full financial statements from scratch with minimal supervision, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements from scratch.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the retail business.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor cash flow, banking transactions, and petty cash management.
• Prepare and file statutory deductions and tax returns including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
• Conduct bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure proper inventory accounting and stock reconciliation for retail operations.
• Maintain proper accounting records for real estate income and expenses including rent schedules and service charge reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Generate management reports and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience, preferably in retail, FMCG or trading.
• Experience handling both retail and real estate accounting will be an added advantage.
• Strong ability to prepare financial statements independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.