Retail & Inventory Accountant at Persianas Retail Limited
Persianas Retail Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct store-level and head office audits covering inventory, cash, and cost processes.
- En...