Accounts Assistant

About the job

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and hands-on Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, inventory records, and store visits across 3–4 retail outlets.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, coordinating with store teams, verifying stock, and maintaining accurate financial and inventory records. This role requires someone who can actively support both accounting operations and on-site store activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Handle daily accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.

* Maintain and update accounting records using QuickBooks and Zoho Books.

* Visit multiple retail outlets regularly to verify stock, review records, and ensure proper inventory management.

* Monitor stock movement, stock transfers, shortages, and discrepancies.

* Reconcile physical inventory with system records and report variances.

* Coordinate with store managers regarding sales reports, cash collections, invoices, and stock updates.

* Maintain accurate records of supplier invoices, customer payments, and outstanding balances.

* Prepare monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and basic financial, sales, and inventory reports.

* Ensure proper documentation and compliance with internal accounting and inventory procedures.

* Identify discrepancies, follow up with relevant staff, and resolve day-to-day operational issues proactively.

Mandatory Requirements

* Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts administration.

* Essential working knowledge of QuickBooks.

* Experience in inventory control, stock reconciliation, or retail operations.

* Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic accounting principles.

* Willingness to travel between multiple store locations.

* Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

* Experience using Zoho Books or other accounting software.

* Previous experience in retail, FMCG, restaurants, cafés, or multi-outlet businesses.

* Experience preparing monthly P&L reports and reconciling sales and expenses.

* Ability to identify stock discrepancies, investigate variances, and coordinate corrective actions.

* Strong coordination skills when working with store managers, suppliers, and internal teams.

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