Funmi Stores Nigeria Limited has advertised a full-time Account Officer vacancy at its Mushin base in Lagos, with a stated closing date of 15 October 2026. That is today, so anyone planning to apply should act immediately and should not assume the employer will accept late CVs. The advertisement lists a monthly salary of ₦150,000 to ₦300,000 and asks candidates to email a CV with “Account Officer” as the subject line. It does not say whether the pay is gross or net, or how many people will be hired.
What the advertisement confirms
According to the vacancy notice, which was published online on 5 October 2026, the role is full-time and located in Mushin, Lagos. The notice describes the company as a fast-moving consumer goods sales and distribution business specialising in spices, herbs, seeds, seasonings and dried chillies.
The company’s own website gives its background: operations began in 1991, it was incorporated in 2010, and its headquarters is at 11 to 12 Post Office Shopping Complex, Mushin. The site also says the business has five branches across Nigeria. Readers can find that information on the Funmi Stores website.
The advert states a monthly salary range of ₦150,000 to ₦300,000. It does not say whether that figure is gross or net, or what decides where a candidate falls within the range. It also mentions health insurance and pension contributions, and says performance-based bonuses may be available. The word “may” matters: the bonus is not presented as guaranteed.
What the Account Officer would do
The listed duties are practical, retail-focused accounting tasks:
- Reviewing daily reports from all outlets, including the cash receipt office.
- Comparing reports from headquarters and the outlets with invoices that have been raised, investigating any variances and reporting findings to the Executive Director.
- Monitoring and posting approved credit notes, debit notes, discounts and customer refunds.
- Reconciling the point-of-sale ledger daily on Tally and making the necessary journal postings.
- Posting, maintaining and reconciling company bank accounts, with UBA and Zenith accounts named in the notice.
This describes a hands-on control role in a multi-outlet distribution business, not a general bookkeeping post. The person hired would sit between sales activity and the finance records, checking that what was invoiced matches what was received and banked. The advert’s wording suggests that spotting and explaining differences between reports is central to the job.
Who may qualify
The notice asks for a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and previous experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in retail or a similar industry. Candidates should be proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Tally, with strong attention to detail, good numerical skills and a sound understanding of Nigerian accounting regulations and tax laws. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of local languages is described as an advantage. The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment is also listed.
The advertisement does not give a minimum number of years of experience, and it does not say whether NYSC members or fresh graduates may apply. It also does not mention professional certifications such as ICAN or ACCA. Applicants who are unsure whether they qualify should say so plainly in their application rather than assume.
What has not been confirmed
Several details are missing. The notice does not state the number of vacancies, the selection stages, the working hours or whether there are interviews beyond a CV review. Innovation Times could not locate the same vacancy on the company’s own website, so the details above rest on the published advertisement. The application email address appears in that advertisement but is not reproduced here, because it could not be independently matched to an official company page.
An earlier Funmi Stores advertisement for an Accounting/Finance Assistant, which closed on 29 April 2026, listed working hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, with alternate Saturdays. The current advert does not mention hours. Candidates should not assume the same schedule applies, but it is a sensible question to ask if invited to interview.
The same company published two other notices on 5 October, for an Electrical/IT Support Officer and a Sales Representative/Invoicing Officer. Their details have not been reviewed for this article.
How to apply with care
With the deadline falling today, candidates have little time, but a few minutes of checking can prevent problems. Compare the email address in the advertisement with the contact details on the company’s official website or social pages, and consider confirming through those channels that the vacancy is genuine. Use “Account Officer” as the subject line, as instructed, and attach a single, up-to-date CV.
No legitimate employer needs an application fee, a training fee or payment for an interview slot. If you are asked for money, or for sensitive details such as banking passwords, stop and verify the request through the company’s official channels. This is general guidance and not a finding that this advert is misleading; nothing reviewed suggests that it is.
Preparing a strong application
The following points are general career advice, not requirements set by the employer.
Because the duties centre on reconciliation, give concrete examples. If you have reconciled POS or bank accounts, posted journals, or investigated variances between sales reports and invoices, state it in plain terms and mention the software you used. A CV that names Tally, QuickBooks or similar tools next to a specific task is easier to assess than one that lists software in a skills box.
Mention any retail, wholesale or distribution experience near the top, since the advert prefers it. If you have worked with multiple outlets or branches, say how many and what reporting you handled.
Be ready for practical questions. A hiring manager for this kind of post may ask how you would trace a mismatch between an outlet’s daily report and the invoices raised, or how you would handle a refund that lacks approval. Thinking through a clear, step-by-step answer beforehand is useful preparation.
Finally, if you reach interview, ask how pay within the advertised range is determined, whether the figure is gross or net, and how any performance bonus is calculated. A professional employer should be able to answer these directly.
Why the vacancy matters to job seekers
Accounting roles in distribution and retail businesses offer exposure to high-volume transactions, multi-site reporting and day-to-day cash control, which are skills that carry over to other finance jobs. The listed range is wide, so candidates should find out early where their experience is likely to place them. The advertised benefits, particularly pension contributions, are worth confirming in writing before accepting any offer.
The next step
If you meet the requirements, check the contact details and send your CV today, with “Account Officer” as the subject line. If you miss the cut-off, the company’s website is the best place to watch for future openings, and you can find further hiring updates from Innovation Times.
