Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–5+ Years
Compensation: ₦150,000 – ₦250,000 Monthly

About Ceedmart

Ceedmart is a growing retail, distribution, and commerce business focused on delivering quality products and reliable services to homes and businesses across Nigeria.

As our operations expand, we require strong financial controls, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and business insights that support sustainable growth.

We are seeking a Finance & Accounting Officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and providing management with the information needed to make informed business decisions.

Role Summary

The Finance & Accounting Officer will oversee the financial management and accounting operations of Ceedmart.

The role is responsible for bookkeeping, financial reporting, cash management, reconciliations, budgeting support, inventory-related financial controls, and business performance analysis.

The successful candidate will help management understand the financial health of the business while ensuring that transactions are properly recorded and financial risks are minimized.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions.

• Manage general ledger entries and accounting records.

• Process and reconcile sales, expenses, purchases, and payments.

• Maintain proper accounting documentation and records.

• Prepare monthly financial statements.

Cash Management

• Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows.

• Reconcile cash, POS, transfer, and bank transactions.

• Track store sales deposits and collections.

• Monitor working capital requirements.

• Ensure proper handling and safeguarding of company funds.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.

• Produce profit and loss reports.

• Prepare cash flow reports.

• Track revenue performance across product categories.

• Provide management reports and financial insights.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support annual and quarterly budgeting activities.

• Monitor actual performance against budgets.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Support forecasting and planning exercises.

• Assist management with financial decision-making.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Reconcile inventory records with financial records.

• Monitor inventory valuation.

• Analyze inventory-related costs and losses.

• Track shrinkage and stock discrepancies.

• Support inventory audits and investigations.

Business Performance Analysis

• Analyze sales performance and profitability.

• Evaluate margins across products and categories.

• Identify trends affecting revenue and profitability.

• Monitor customer and product performance metrics.

• Provide recommendations for improving profitability.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies.

• Maintain proper audit trails.

• Support tax filing and statutory obligations.

• Implement internal controls to reduce financial risk.

• Ensure financial records are accurate and complete.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial Accuracy

• Accuracy of financial records

• Timeliness of reporting

• Reconciliation accuracy

• Error reduction

Cash Management

• Cash reconciliation accuracy

• Cash flow visibility

• Reduction in unexplained variances

Cost Control

• Expense management performance

• Identification of cost-saving opportunities

• Inventory loss reduction

Business Insights

• Quality of financial reporting

• Actionable recommendations delivered

• Budget adherence performance

Compliance

• Timely statutory filings

• Audit readiness

• Internal control compliance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience preparing financial reports.

Preferred

• ICAN, ACCA, ATS, or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience in retail, FMCG, distribution, e-commerce, or trading businesses.

• Experience with accounting software.

• Knowledge of inventory accounting and cost control.

Skills We Are Looking For

Financial Management

• Bookkeeping

• Financial reporting

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

Analysis

• Financial analysis

• Cost analysis

• Profitability analysis

• Business performance reporting

Technology

• Microsoft Excel

• Accounting software

• Financial reporting tools

Personal Attributes

• High integrity

• Strong attention to detail

• Analytical mindset

• Accountability

• Confidentiality

Why This Role Matters

The Finance & Accounting Officer serves as the financial control center of Ceedmart.

While sales teams generate revenue and operations teams manage fulfillment, this role ensures the business understands where money is coming from, where it is being spent, what products are profitable, and how resources should be allocated to support sustainable growth.