Accountant (Restaurant and Retail Operations)

About this role

An accountant is sought to manage financial activities for restaurant and retail operations at The Borough Lagos, a Lagos-based boutique hotel. The role involves preparing financial reports, payroll processing, internal audits, and close collaboration with operations to monitor inventory, COGS, and profitability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in POS reconciliation, stock control, and financial reporting within high‑volume, fast-paced settings such as restaurants or grocery/retail. The position targets someone with a strong background in restaurant or retail accounting to support day-to-day operations and financial oversight. The job is based in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

What you would do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify financial leakages, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor revenue streams from restaurant and retail operations and ensure records are accurate.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Conduct internal audits on cash handling, inventory, and processes.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll with statutory deductions.
• Support stock counts and inventory valuation/reporting.
• Track and analyse inventory movement, COGS, wastage and variances.
• Manage supplier invoices, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control initiatives.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years accounting experience in restaurant, supermarket or retail environments.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Experience with high‑volume, cash‑driven operations.
• High integrity with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and reporting capabilities.
• Understanding of inventory accounting, POS reconciliation and cost control systems.
• Professional certification such as ICAN (in view or qualified) is an advantage.

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