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.
Revenue, Cash & Treasury: Reconcile sales, cash, POS and bank transactions; monitor lodgements, settlements, refunds and cash variances.
Receivables & Payables: Manage customer and supplier balances, ageing, statements, collections, invoices, GRNs and reconciliations.
Inventory & Stock Control: Reconcile stock records, transfers, returns and adjustments; support stock counts and investigate variances, damages and obsolete items.
FP&A & Commercial Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts, P&L, pricing and margin analysis; identify and explain significant financial variances.
Tax, Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, statutory requirements and audit processes; maintain proper documentation and controls.
Technology & Data: Proficient use of Odoo and Excel for financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis and process improvement.
People & Communication: Coach junior Finance staff, work effectively with Operations and escalate issues promptly with clear action owners and timelines.
Qualifications and experience
B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline; minimum Second Class Lower or Upper Credit, subject to HR policy.
At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience; stock-intensive retail, distribution, consumer electronics or FMCG experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated sales/cash and bank reconciliation, AR/AP, month-end close, stock-related financial control and audit-support experience.
ICAN, ACCA or ANAN professional-study pathway preferred; part or full qualification is an advantage appropriate to grade.
Practical Odoo or comparable ERP experience and strong Excel capability required; dashboard/BI exposure is advantageous.
Female candidate is preferred.