New Job Vacancy at Timekeepers International Limited

Our company was set-up with the aim of importing watches, jewellery and accessories from some of the world’s leading brands for the purpose of distribution and retailing primarily in Nigeria and west Africa.  We serve as representatives to some of the world’s best known brands acting as managers of their brands in the territories covered.

Accountant

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience3 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit  

 

Job Details

A leading retail and distribution business in the watches, jewellery and accessories industry in Nigeria is looking for a Retail Accountant to join their team. Working as part of a large International Brand management Business this is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and expanding business.

• The suitable candidate will report to the Managing Director in a range of accounting, reporting and related tasks and activities:
• Duties will include financial statement preparation, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, transaction processing
• Maintaining/ reviewing cost prices on the system & analyzing the impact on margins
• Analyzing sell through reports, monitoring stock movements, reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
• Responsible for stock control and reduction of stock loss; monitoring stock write-offs
• Responsible for inventory valuation and stock provision forecasting;
• Performing account reconciliation
• Responsible for communication with the store managers to analyze differences in cash and stock; monitor goods-in-transit
• Concession sales reconciliation & invoice posting
• Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory and cash
• Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
• Liaise with Tax authorities and government agencies where necessary
• participating in various accounting projects and assisting in ad hoc tasks
• Facilitating new store set up operationally and on the system

Candidate Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Experience in accounting role in a retail business;
• Experience with Quick Books a definite plus
• Minimum of three (3) years experience
• Minimum of Degree/HND
• Professional Accounting certification is an advantage
• Age 28 – 35 Years
• High attention to detail; Strong analytical skills;
• Team player with ability to work and communicate across functions;
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel

Preferred:

• Experience in a retail environment a plus
• Experience with Quick Books

Method of Application

Forward resume to timelessrecruitment@gmail.com

Application closes 20th August 2016.