Senior Accounting Officer at Erickayser

Eric Kayser is a restaurant in Ikoyi, Lagos State. Through its research, expertise and innovation, Eric Kayser has been able to retain its signature of excellence in Bakery, Pastry, Viennoiserie and Traiteur, etc. We are a vibrant and highly regarded restaurant known for its innovative cuisine and commitment to excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accounting Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reports To: CFO
Department: Accounts & Finance
Employment Type: Full-time

Objective of the Role

• To support daily financial operations by reconciling sales records, reviewing cashier dockets, and ensuring that all branch transactions across Eric Kayser and Leila are accurately accounted for.
• The Senior Accounting Officer serves as a key control point between operations and finance by detecting discrepancies and ensuring reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
Daily Sales Reconciliation:

• Collect and review cashier dockets and POS closing reports from all Eric Kayser and Leila branches for the previous day.
• Reconcile actual sales recorded by cashiers with customer bank transfers, POS receipts, and cash deposits.
• Match daily transaction records with bank inflows and escalate variances (shortages or overages).
• Follow up on unresolved payment issues or missing transfers from customers.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Accurately log all reconciliations into the sales control tracker and submit daily reports to the Accounts Department.
• Maintain organized documentation of daily dockets, receipts, teller slips, and POS summaries for audit purposes.
• Support the finance team in generating weekly and monthly sales summary reports for management.

Support to Branch Finance Operations:

• Visit assigned branches (as needed) to verify cashier reports, ensure proper recordkeeping, and confirm compliance with financial reporting processes.
• Work closely with the cashiers and supervisors to promote accuracy and proper handling of financial documentation.
• Assist with spot-checks and internal control exercises under the supervision of the Finance Manager or CFO.

Bank & Payment Follow-up:

• Monitor all branch customer transfers, payment confirmations, and POS settlements to ensure completeness and timeliness.
• Notify the Finance Manager of delayed or suspicious transactions for immediate resolution.
• Maintain an accurate tracker of pending transfers and reconciliation status.

Other Duties:

• Assist in daily cashbook updates, expense postings, and reconciliations when required.
• Provide support during audits by retrieving financial documents and responding to queries.
• Work closely with all relevant departments to ensure smooth inter-departmental financial coordination.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' accounting or reconciliation experience (experience in hospitality or retail is an added advantage).
• Good understanding of POS, cash handling, and payment channels (bank transfers, online payments, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho).
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility.
• Willingness to visit branch locations periodically.

Key Competencies:

• Reconciliation and numerical accuracy
• Documentation and attention to detail
• Time management and reliability
• Communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently but closely with the finance team

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: careers@erickayserng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.