Graduate job Vacancies in a Retail Fashion Company in Lagos

Audacious is Nigeria's fastest growing fashion retail organization. The company retails female apparel (casual, business Casual, business) to the discerning woman. Audacious currently has Eleven outlets in different locations in Nigeria and plans to add more before the end of year 2017. We are very conscious of the importance of a convenient shopping experience for our clientele, this is why all our outlets are in the prime malls in the country. We require qualified candidates to fill the roles below:   Job Title: Internal Control Officer Location: Lagos Job Description

• The Internal Control Officer assists in carrying out given tasks towards achieving the purpose and objective of the business. Successful candidates will have the opportunity of an exciting career path that can lead to higher positions.

• Ensure reliability and sufficiency of the financial and management information generated and reported by the Accounts Officers
• Investigate issues relating to sales, returns/exchange and discrepancies of merchandise and ensure compliance to related policies
• Ensure compliance to organisational policies and procedures
• Ensure the accuracy of the inventory data base of the company as a whole
• Ensure there are duly authorized documentary approvals for every transaction
• Carry out audit checks across the company’s outlets
• Confirm in-coming and out-going merchandise in the warehouse
• Monitor inter-branch transfers and sales layaway requests
• Participate in physical stock taking exercise across branches
• Ensure compliance to laid down company policies and to statutory regulations
• Periodic confirmation of the existence of all fixed (tangible) assets and ensure they are properly and adequately accounted for.
• Assess and identify potential risk areas within the organization and make appropriate recommendation to mitigate them.
• Evaluating and improving the internal control, accounting systems and organization procedures to determine that they are properly designed, functioning and regularly updated
• Assist other functional units within the department in carrying out jobs as required by the management.

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting or other related courses.
• 1-3years experience in Internal Control and audit.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to handle people, processes and products.
• Attention to details
• Sound analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Effective communications skills
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.

• The Account Officer post is one of the main functions managing the financial reports and accounting of the business. Successful candidates will have the opportunity of an exciting career path that can lead to higher positions.

• Posting of financial entries in the ERP
• Carrying out Revenue Assurance for the branches
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations as assigned
• Responsible for the preparation of audit schedules and assist auditors in their inquiries when necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system.
• Other accounting related responsibilities as assigned.

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting
• 1 – 2 years in a reputable multinational, consulting, or professional organization.
• Membership or certification by ACCA, ICAN or any other relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Location: Lagos
• Must be between 21 and 28 years of age

• Excellent mathematical and statistical abilities
• Creativity and innovation
• Meticulous
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Management ability and supervisory skills.
• Team oriented
• Good knowledge and use of Accounting Software