ACCOUNTANT AT OEA ACCOUNTING SERVICES | ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

OEA Accounting Services - Our client is a growing hospitality and lifestyle business operating a restaurant, lounge and grill, event space rentals, and a pay-per-use swimming pool in Maitama district of Abuja.

Job Description:

We are building a structured, well-controlled business and are seeking a proactive Accountant who wants to do more than just "keep the books." In this role, you will be a strategic partner to management, ensuring that every naira generated across our Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, and Events units is accounted for and every cost is optimized. We offer a highly competitive salary and a structured environment where you can implement best-in-class financial controls. If you are an analytical thinker who understands the "science" behind food and beverage costs and thrives in a fast-developing business, we want to grow with you.

Requirements:

1. Multi-Unit Revenue Assurance

• Daily Reconciliation: Manage and reconcile complex daily sales flows across POS terminals, cash, and bank transfers for multiple business units.

• Segmented Accounting: Maintain accurate records in Zoho Books (or similar ERP), tracking the specific performance of the Restaurant, Lounge, Pool, and Events sections.

• Audit Trail: Ensure that all financial transactions have a clear, documented path from the point of sale to the bank statement.

2. Cost Control & Inventory Management

• F&B Costing: Maintain rigorous records of food and beverage costs, identifying variances in consumption versus sales to prevent leakages.

• Supplier Governance: Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring all supplier payments are documented and expenses are categorized correctly.

• Inventory Oversight: Periodically audit physical inventory against system records to ensure 100% stock integrity.

3. Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Tax Stewardship: Support the timely filing and remittance of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other Nigerian statutory requirements.

• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly management reports that provide "beyond-the-numbers" insights into operational efficiency and business unit profitability.

• Internal Controls: Serve as the custodian of internal financial procedures, ensuring that all staff adhere to established spend limits and approval workflows.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Background

• Education: HND or B.Sc in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience: 2–4 years of core accounting experience. Experience in the Hospitality or Service Industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs) is a significant advantage.

• Software: Practical, hands-on knowledge of Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Xero.

• Tax Knowledge: Solid understanding of the current Nigerian tax landscape.

Core Competencies

• Integrity: Unwavering ethical standards and attention to detail.

• Independence: Ability to manage the accounting function with minimal supervision.

• Operational Insight: An interest in how the kitchen, bar, and floor operations translate into financial data.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: oeaservices@gmail.com using “Accountant – Maitama” as the subject of the mail.