Accountant - Mikson Industreis Limited, Lagos

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Role Summary The Accountant will own day-to-day financial control for Mikson Industries’ distribution and retail operations ensuring every sale, expense, stock movement, and bank transaction is correctly captured, reconciled, and reported. This role protects the company through cash discipline, clean records, strong controls, and reliable reporting that supports management decisions and growth. Core Responsibilities  Daily Cash, Sales & Outlet Control

• Reconcile daily sales (cash, POS, transfers) against invoices/receipts and confirm evidence for each transaction.

• Track cash movement: cash received → cash held → deposits → bank confirmations.

• Ensure no missing receipts, no backdated “magic,” no silent leakages (you know the vibes).

• Validate partner/third-party sales records where applicable (ensure documentation is complete and error-free).

Invoicing, Receivables & Credit Control

• Issue/verify invoices, delivery notes, and customer statements.

• Manage debtors and credit customers: aging reports, follow-ups, reminders, and escalations.

• Maintain clean AR records for distributors/retailers and ensure payments match invoices.

• Support sales operations with accurate customer balances and credit limits.

Payables & Supplier Management

• Process supplier invoices, confirm pricing/quantity, and prepare payment schedules.

• Maintain supplier ledgers and reconcile supplier statements.

• Track discounts/terms and ensure Mikson policies are applied correctly (e.g., special payment/discount structures when approved).

Retail Partnership with Bio Pha… Banking & Reconciliation

• Perform bank reconciliation (daily/weekly as needed) and resolve variances fast.

• Reconcile POS settlements and transfer alerts against bank credits.

• Track bank charges, reversals, failed transfers, and exceptions.

Inventory–Finance Link (Critical for Distribution)

• Work with Warehouse/Outlet teams to ensure stock in = stock recorded and stock out = invoiced.

• Support periodic stock counts and investigate shrinkage, damages, expired items, and adjustments.

• Ensure product categories are properly tracked (vet drugs, pet products, disinfectants, feed additives, aquaculture items, etc.).

Product list and combinations -… Payroll & Staff Cost Records

• Prepare payroll inputs (attendance summaries, approved allowances, deductions).

• Maintain payroll documentation and confidentiality.

Reporting, Month-End Close & Performance Tracking

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports:

• Sales by branch/channel