Accountant at Uncle Stans Small Chops

Uncle Stans Food is a quick service restaurant (QSR),a fast-food model built for speed and convenience, featuring a limited, standardized menu of items like small shops or pizza. Operating primarily through counter-service and drive-thrus, it focuses on rapid food assembly from pre-prepared components, ensuring consistent, affordable meals delivered in minutes. Our functional, casual environment prioritizes efficient turnover over prolonged dining, making it a dominant global industry by fulfilling the demand for reliable, on-the-go satisfaction.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all daily financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets, profit and loss, audit financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the restaurant's financial transactions, including sales, expenses, and cash flow.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation during financial audits.
• Maintain an efficient record-keeping system for financial transactions and documents.
• Analyze cost variances and implement cost-saving strategies where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements specific to the food service industry.
• Collaborate with the management team to analyze financial performance and support decision-making.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Train and guide restaurant staff on proper financial procedures and documentation.
• Perform other financial tasks and projects as assigned by the management.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of BSc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree.
• At least 5 years experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like Sage and QuickBooks
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrunclestansfoods@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.