Branch Accountant at Buymore Supermarket

Buymore Supermarket is a retail/supermarket with four branches (GRA Ikeja, Abule Egba, Isheri, & Ibafo).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Accountant

Location: Opic Isheri, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Prepare and submit daily sales, cash, POS, and expense reports to Head Office.
• Ensure accurate posting of all financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile daily cash sales, POS transactions, transfers, and bank deposits
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial summaries for the branch.

Cash & POS Control:

• Supervise cashiers and ensure strict adherence to cash handling procedures.
• Investigate and report cash shortages, overages, and POS discrepancies
• Ensure timely banking of cash and POS settlements in line with company policy.
• Maintain proper documentation for all cash movements.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work closely with the Store Manager and Inventory Officer on stock counts and variance analysis.
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and report abnormal variances.
• Ensure proper recording of damages, expiries, returns, and write-offs.
• Support periodic and surprise stock-taking exercises.

Expense & Vendor Management:

• Verify and process branch expenses, ensuring proper approvals and supporting documents.
• Monitor petty cash usage and ensure accountability.
• Liaise with vendors on invoices, deliveries, and payment reconciliations.

Compliance & Internal Control;

• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and internal control procedures.
• Enforce segregation of duties at branch level.
• Flag suspected fraud, theft, or financial irregularities to Management and HR.
• Support internal and external audits when required.

Staff Support & Coordination:

• Provide financial guidance to the Branch Manager.
• Train cashiers and relevant staff on financial procedures and controls.
• Work closely with HR on payroll inputs, attendance-related deductions, and staff-related financial issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a retail or supermarket environment
• Part or full professional qualification (ICAN/ACCA) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: comfort.achi@buymore.com.ng using the Location as the subject of the mail.