Account Officer / Inventory Manager

About the Role

Areaakanni Fair Price Mart, a leading grocery destination, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Account Officer / Inventory Manager to join our dynamic retail team. In this hybrid role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy while ensuring seamless inventory control across our supermarket branches, offering you a great balance of administrative oversight and operational management.

• Manage accounts receivable, branch impress accounts, daily financial transactions, and bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices, monitor creditor balances, maintain petty cash, and reconcile POS settlements.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, budgeting, and internal audits.
• Perform daily stock balance checks, monitor expiry dates, and ensure timely replenishment to prevent stockouts.
• Cross-check sales reports against physical stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and update pricing records.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and ensure accurate entry of purchased items into inventory management systems.
• Generate end-of-day inventory and sales reports while enforcing company policies and quality assurance standards.

• HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of combined experience in accounting and inventory management, preferably within a retail or supermarket environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, retail accounting software, and inventory management systems.
• Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers and staff.

• Competitive salary package with opportunities for career growth in the retail sector.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement offering opportunities to work from home.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment at a reputable supermarket brand.

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