Accountant at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Hospitality)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Hospitality

Job Summary

• The Accountant is responsible for managing all financial transactions, reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities within the hospitality establishment (hotel, restaurant, lounge, or event facility).
• The role ensures accurate financial records, effective cost control, and support for management decision-making to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, and revenue).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash books, and POS systems.
• Ensure timely preparation of profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Monitor operational costs (food, beverages, labor, utilities, etc.).
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Identify areas of waste and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Track inventory usage in collaboration with operations and procurement teams.

Revenue & Sales Monitoring:

• Analyze daily sales reports from restaurant, bar, rooms, or event services.
• Ensure accurate recording of all revenue streams.
• Monitor pricing accuracy and billing systems.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper filing of financial records and supporting documents.

Inventory & Stock Control:

• Work with operations to track inventory movement and valuation.
• Verify stock reports against financial records.
• Investigate discrepancies in stock usage or wastage.

Systems & Internal Controls:

• Maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Oversee accounting software and POS integration.
• Ensure proper authorization of financial transactions.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with management, procurement, and operations teams.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Support payroll processing and staff cost analysis when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years experience in accounting (hospitality experience preferred).
• Knowledge of hospitality accounting systems and POS software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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