Senior Accounting Officer at Eric Kayser Nigeria

Eric Kayser Nigeria is part of the globally renowned Maison Kayser brand, founded by master baker Eric Kayser in Paris, France. Established in Nigeria to bring authentic French bakery excellence to the local market, Eric Kayser Nigeria is known for its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, high-quality ingredients, and exceptional customer experience.

With locations in key parts of Lagos—including Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and the Murtala Muhammed Airport—Eric Kayser Nigeria offers a wide range of freshly baked breads, viennoiseries, pastries, and gourmet meals, all made with the finest techniques and natural sourdough. At the heart of Eric Kayser Nigeria is a dedication to excellence, innovation, and hospitality, making it a preferred destination for both everyday indulgence and premium café experiences. We are proud to uphold the global Kayser tradition while infusing it with local relevance and exceptional service tailored to the Nigerian market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accounting Officer

Location: Head Office (with field operations at all Eric Kayser & Leila branches) Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: CFO
Department: Accounts & Finance

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.
• 3–5 years' accounting or reconciliation experience (experience in restaurant 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.

Salary
N300,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@erickayserng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.