Accountant at Penafort Energy Limited – Festac Town, Lagos

Penafort Energy Limited is recruiting a competent, experienced Accountant in Festac Town, Lagos, to manage the financial records and transactions of its supermarket operations. The role requires practical experience in retail accounting, sales reconciliation, inventory accounting and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for supermarket transactions.
• Reconcile daily sales, cash collections, POS transactions and other payment channels.
• Monitor inventory records, stock movements, purchases and stock adjustments.
• Reconcile supplier invoices, payment records and outstanding balances.
• Monitor daily revenue, operating expenses and cash flow.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Monitor cost of goods sold, gross-profit margins and sales performance.
• Investigate discrepancies in sales, cash collections, inventory and financial records.
• Ensure transactions are properly documented and authorised.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and support timely reconciliation.
• Assist with budgeting, expense control and financial planning.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures and audit-ready records.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of accounting experience, particularly in a supermarket or retail business.
• Practical knowledge of sales reconciliation, inventory accounting, stock valuation and supplier-account management.
• Experience with POS reconciliation and multiple payment channels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant accounting software.
• ICAN/ACCA certification or membership in view is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.