Branch Accountant
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SIMS Nigeria Limited is hiring a Branch Accountant for its Awka, Anambra branch on a full-time basis. The role involves maintaining accurate branch books in Odoo, managing receivables and payables, reconciling sales, cash, and bank transactions, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and audit processes. Candidates should have a B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or Finance, at least three years of progressive accounting experience, and strong Odoo and Excel skills.
- Full-time role based in Awka, Anambra
- Requires at least three years of progressive accounting experience
- Practical Odoo ERP and strong Excel skills required
- Female candidates are preferred
- ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN professional qualification is an advantage
- Experience in stock-intensive retail, distribution, or FMCG is strongly preferred
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AwkaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Branch Accountant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to SIMS Nigeria Limited and the role in Awka.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Branch Accountant role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Awka under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research SIMS Nigeria Limited before the interview.
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Original source description
Branch Accountant at SIMS Nigeria Limited ⏲ Sep 4, 2026, 12:09 PM ⋕ View all E-Commerce jobs For over three decades, SIMS Nigeria Limited has grown from a single store to a nationwide business in the consumer electronics space with locations across Nigeria. Our journey of consistent growth and dedication has been driven by a commitment to quality in every aspect of our business. From our highly skilled and well-informed staff to the innovations and processes we bring to bear to ensure each customer receives top-tier service and dependable products. With pride, we believe we are on a journey to building a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and exceptional standards riding on our partnership with Samsung, Royal Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Beko, Kenwood, Powermatic, and many others. Our values continue to guide us, allowing SIMS Nigeria Limited to thrive in a constantly evolving market while delivering lasting value to our customers, partners, and people across Nigeria. With premium products and unmatched service, we are honored to represent these trusted brands in Nigeria, bringing innovation and quality products directly to our customers with the sole aim of enriching their lives. As we continue to expand and adapt to meet the growing needs of our market, SIMS Nigeria Limited remains committed to setting the standard in product quality and service across the nation. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Branch Accountant Location: Awka, Anambra Employment Type: Full-time Role Purpose The Branch Accountant is the Finance control owner at an assigned SIMS branch, Digital Centre or hub. The role maintains reliable branch books, controls sales, cash, bank, receivables, payables and stock-related financial records, delivers timely close and performance information, and drives evidence-backed resolution of exceptions in Odoo. Key Responsibilities: Branch Accounting & Finance: Branch Accounting & Close: Maintain accurate branch books in Odoo, complete daily checks, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Receivables & Payables: Manage customer and supplier balances, ageing, statements, collections, invoices, GRNs and reconciliations. People & Communication: Coach junior Finance staff, work effectively with Operations and escalate issues promptly with clear action owners and timelines. Revenue, Cash & Treasury: Reconcile sales, cash, POS and bank transactions; monitor lodgements, settlements, refunds and cash variances. FP&A & Commercial Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts, P&L, pricing and margin analysis; identify and explain significant financial variances. Technology & Data: Proficient use of Odoo and Excel for financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis and process improvement. Tax, Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, statutory requirements: and audit processes; maintain proper documentation and controls. Inventory & Stock Control: Reconcile stock records, transfers, returns and adjustments; support stock counts and investigate variances, damages and obsolete items. Qualifications and experience: Female candidate is preferred. Practical Odoo or comparable ERP experience: and strong Excel capability required; dashboard/BI exposure is advantageous. B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline; minimum Second Class Lower or Upper Credit, subject to HR policy. Demonstrated sales/cash and bank reconciliation, AR/AP, month-end close, stock-related financial control and audit-support experience. At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience; stock-intensive retail, distribution, consumer electronics or FMCG experience: is strongly preferred. ICAN, ACCA or ANAN professional-study pathway preferred; part or full qualification is an advantage appropriate to grade. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: employment@simsng.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 18th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Anambra State and 1 other location Anambra State , Awka Branch Accountant job vacancies in Nigeria