Senior Accountant at Sooyah Bistro

Sooyah Bistro is a rapidly growing Nigerian quick-service restaurant chain with a mission to deliver the authentic flavors of West Africa, particularly suya, to a global audience. Through strategic expansion, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to quality, Sooyah Bistro aims to transform the traditional street food scene into a scalable, international brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Description

• We are looking for self-driven and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team of achievers to ensure we are up to date with therequiredfinancial information as a leading organization in the QSR industry.
• You will be a leader in a fast-paced environment that ensures that our accounts and financial records meet standard and all criteria.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors all transactions (inflow and outflow) for the company, validates and scrutinize
• Maintains book of receipts for all cash outflows
• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit, and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.S Degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field with 5-11 years of experience
• Relevant certification or a Master's degree is a plus
• Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Compensation

• N450,000 - N500,000 / Month
• HMO plan
• Performance based bonuses
• Transportation Allowance
• Professional training allowance
• Technology and monthly talk and data allowance
• 21 days paid vacation.

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online