Assistant Branch Accountant

About this role

The role is for an Assistant Branch Accountant at SIMS Nigeria Limited, based in Anambra. The position focuses on branch accounting, financial controls, reconciliations and cash operations across the branch. The company distributes electronic products and operates multiple branches in Nigeria, offering services and support for its brands. The incumbent will handle daily transactional posting, cash handling, fixed assets, accounts payable, compliance, and use of Odoo for accounting activities.

What you would do

• Post and reconcile daily transactions for bank, accounts payable/receivable and accruals.
• Support month-end close, tax documentation, three-way matching, variance analysis and escalation of control issues.
• Receive, record, reconcile and safeguard payments via cash, POS and bank transfers.
• Balance daily collections and prepare deposit/cash reports with audit trails.
• Maintain the branch fixed asset register including tagging, depreciation, location, movements and disposals.
• Support physical asset counts and CapEx/CWIP accounting.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts; process approved payments with proper documentation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and flag duplicates, incorrect or suspicious transactions.
• Enforce segregation of duties and safeguard cash and records; support audits and monthly variance reporting.
• Respond to HQ queries and meet reconciliation and month-end deadlines; participate in finance reviews.

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; ICAN Intermediate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience with GL, reconciliations, AP, cash management, Excel and ERP/Odoo systems.
• Female candidates are most preferred.

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