Accountant
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly trustworthy Accountant to oversee the lounge’s financial operations, manage financial records, control costs, prevent fraud, monitor profitability, and provide accurate financial reports to management.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Daily Sales & Cash Management:
- Collect and reconcile daily sales reports with POS transactions, cash, and transfer receipts.
- Verify customer bills and ensure there are no payment discrepancies or outstanding bills.
- Monitor all payment channels, including cash, POS, bank transfers, and credit transactions.
- Verify daily cash lodgments and ensure proper documentation of transactions.
Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of all income and expenditure.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly profit and loss reports.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and balance sheets for management.
- Record supplier payments, staff salaries, purchases, and other financial transactions.
Inventory & Cost Control:
- Work with the storekeeper to monitor stock movement and conduct regular stock counts.
- Calculate food and beverage costs and report wastage or discrepancies.
- Monitor product pricing and ensure accurate costing.
- Identify and prevent theft, pilferage, over-pouring, and fraudulent practices.
Payroll & Compliance:
- Prepare staff payroll, including deductions, advances, and overtime.
- Maintain proper records of staff payments and statutory obligations.
- Ensure receipts and supporting documents are available for all expenses.
Budgeting & Financial Advisory:
- Prepare monthly budgets and expenditure forecasts.
- Advise management on cost reduction, profit improvement, and financial risks.
- Monitor and audit sales from the bar, kitchen, snooker, and BBQ sections.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of all financial records.
Requirements:
- B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of relevant work experience as an Accountant, Cashier, or Finance Officer.
- Previous experience in a lounge, bar, restaurant, hotel, or club is compulsory.
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ANAN, or currently in view, is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel, and POS systems.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, inventory auditing, and cost control.
- Must be highly honest, trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be comfortable working late nights, weekends, and participating in stock counts after closing hours.
- Must be based in Port Harcourt or willing to relocate.
- Age Requirement: 28–40 years.
Location: Trans Woji, Port Harcourt
Remuneration: NGN 150,000 monthly
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