Accountant
- Lagos, Lagos State
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Accountant has the primary responsibility of managing the financial records, preparing budget and financial statements, analyzing costs and revenues, and monitoring financial transactions for a restaurant. They also ensure compliance with tax regulations and regulatory reporting requirements. He reports directly to the Managing Consultant and Management.Key Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Manager.
- Create and submit detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses. These reports include: the Profit or Loss report, Balance sheets, the Bar Stock Inventory, the Covers report etc.
- Support the manager to prepare the staff monthly payroll effecting all necessary deductions as per taxes, surcharges etc.
- Prepare and follow up all payment schedules for all vendor/supplier’s invoices.
- Reconcile all dockets and guest bills to ensure all served meals and beverages are properly charged and paid for.
- Monitor all staff sales remittances.
- Monitor the stock and restocking/purchasing process for all produce; ultimately to ensure the constant availability of every meal/drink specified on the menus.
- Carry out periodic market surveys to maintain an up-to-date market price list.
- Estimate future needs for all material needs for all departments.
- Carry out and submit a report on daily, weekly and monthly inventory exercises as required.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations for all delivered or purchased food items.
- Ensure adherence to HACCP standards for all food items in the store.
- Organize and supervise shifts for the Account Department staff; Purchasing Officer and Store Keeper This includes monitoring their resumption and closing times.
- Appraise Account Department staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
- Regularly review product quality and research new vendors.
- Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
- B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance or related field: ICAN or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
- 3 - 5 years accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality or food service industry.
- Proficient in accounting software (Quick-books, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of tax regulation, payroll processing, financial reporting and vendor payments.
- Ability to prepare detailed financial reports such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Inventory and Sales/Covers report.
- Skilled in stock monitoring, cost control, vendor reconciliation and market price updates.
- Strong attention to details and ability to meet deadlines.
- Good communication, leadership and time management.