Accountant

Job Description

Our Client

Our Client, a restaurant, seeks to employ an Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions.
  
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
  
• Monitor sales, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
  
• Reconcile cash, POS, bank, and other payment accounts.
  
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.
  
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  
• Monitor daily sales and identify revenue variances.
  
• Track food, beverage, and operating costs.
  
• Monitor inventory usage and wastage.
  
• Identify financial leakages and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Ensure compliance with approved prices, budgets, and financial policies.
  
• Identify new business and revenue opportunities for the restaurant.
  
• Develop ideas for new products, services, promotions, and revenue streams.
  
• Conduct basic market and competitor analysis.
  
• Develop business proposals and financial projections for new ideas.
  
• Work with management to test and implement viable business ideas.
  
• Identify opportunities to increase customer spending and improve profitability.
  
• Provide financial information to support management decision-making.
  
• Analyse business performance and recommend areas for improvement.
  
• Participate in management and strategy meetings.
  
• Support the development of business plans and growth strategies.
  

Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
  
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ accounting experience, preferably in hospitality.
  
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/POS systems.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good understanding of restaurant operations and cost management.
  
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  

Requirements
Minimum of BSc in relevant field. Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a procurement/sourcing role. Must have worked in a QSR set up (preferable) or have experience with procurement for a food-based industry (compulsory). Excellent communication skills. Must have strong stakeholder management skills. Must Possess strong negotiation skills