Retail & Inventory Accountant at Persianas Retail Limited

Persianas Retail Limited

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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An established company is recruiting for the following position. Job Description
  • PRL is seeking a Retail and Inventory Accountant who will play a critical role in managing and monitoring inventory flow, cost control, reconciliation, and financial reporting across the retail and warehouse network.
  • S/he will support the finance and operations teams by ensuring all retail sales are accurately recorded, cash receipts are verified, inventory reports are precise, and store reports are submitted on time.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a solid understanding of financial controls within a retail or FMCG environment.
Responsibilities Inventory Management & Control:
  • Track and monitor inventory movement across all retail stores and warehouses.
  • Conduct routine and ad hoc audits to verify inventory records, pricing accuracy, and valuation.
  • Visit retail stores periodically to perform cash counts and physical inventory verification.
  • Investigate variances in inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Provide inventory-related insights and reports to inform purchasing and operational decisions.
Inventory Reconciliation & Reporting:
  • Perform monthly revenue reconciliations across all retail channels.
  • Conduct timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare and present detailed reconciliation reports, including findings, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
  • Investigate unreconciled items, escalate issues as necessary, and follow through on resolution.
Inventory Pricing:
  • Maintain up-to-date inventory pricing records, ensuring accuracy in cost and retail price alignment.
  • Collaborate with procurement and retail teams to implement approved price changes and margin structures.
  • Ensure consistency in pricing across retail platforms and systems (POS, ERP, and reports).
  • Analyze cost fluctuations and recommend adjustments to maintain profitability and compliance with company policies.
Stock count exercise – (Monthly, Quarterly, Year-end):
  • Maintain up-to-date inventory pricing records, ensuring accuracy in cost and retail price alignment.
  • Collaborate with procurement and retail teams to implement approved price changes and margin structures.
  • Ensure consistency in pricing across retail platforms and systems (POS, ERP, and reports).
  • Analyze cost fluctuations and recommend adjustments to maintain profitability and compliance with company policies.
Audit & Control:
  • Conduct store-level and head office audits covering inventory, cash, and cost processes.
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