About this role
Section: Job Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accurate financial reporting, monitoring revenue and expenditure, and maintaining effective financial controls. The ideal candidate must have experience in accounting, preferably within the hospitality industry, with a good understanding of daily revenue reconciliation, expense tracking, inventory management, and financial reporting. Candidates must reside in Lekki or its immediate environs and be able to commute conveniently to the workplace.
Section: Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including daily transactions, journals, ledgers, and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, management accounts, and other financial reports.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
Revenue & Cash Management
- Monitor and reconcile daily sales and revenue from various business operations.
- Reconcile cash, POS transactions, bank transfers, and other payment channels.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in sales reports and financial records.
Expense & Inventory Control
- Monitor operational expenses and ensure payments are properly authorised and documented.
- Track purchases, supplier invoices, and outstanding payments.
- Work closely with the operations and procurement teams to monitor inventory costs and usage.
Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory financial requirements.
- Assist with tax computations, remittances, and statutory filings.
- Maintain proper financial records for internal and external audits.
- Ensure adherence to established accounting policies and internal controls.
General Accounting & Administration
- Process supplier invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable.
- Follow up on outstanding payments and ensure timely settlement of obligations.
Section: Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Previous experience in the hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, lounge, bar, or related establishment) is an added advantage.
- Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA) or progress towards qualification is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar applications.
- Experience with POS reconciliation, cash management, and inventory accounting.
Section: Key Competencies
- Financial analysis and reporting.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Cash flow and expense management.
- Reconciliation and internal controls.
- Time management and organisation.
- Integrity and confidentiality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.