ACCOUNTANT (HOSPITALITY) AT ELVARIDAH LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage the financial operations of our hospitality business.
• The role involves handling daily accounting activities, revenue tracking, cost control, budgeting, tax compliance, and financial reporting to support effective decision-making and profitability across hotel/restaurant/catering operations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations:

• Record daily financial transactions including sales, expenses, payroll, and supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and reconcile bank statements regularly.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.

Revenue & Cost Control:

• Monitor daily sales reports, POS revenue, and cash collections.
• Track food & beverage costs, inventory usage, and wastage to support cost control.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance.

Reporting & Budgeting:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit & loss statements, and cash flow reports.
• Support annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to management to improve operational efficiency.

Tax & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other local taxes.
• Prepare and file tax returns and liaise with auditors and tax authorities when required.
• Support internal and external audits.

Systems & Controls:

• Maintain proper financial records and internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and use of accounting software and POS systems.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and POS systems.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience as an Accountant, preferably in hospitality (hotel, restaurant, or catering).

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.