Accountant Gwarimpa

CareerEdu Consulting Limited - Our client, a Reputable Restaurant, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Accountant

Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced Accountant to manage the organisation’s financial records and accounting operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring revenue and expenditure, preparing financial reports, managing reconciliations, and ensuring proper financial controls across the organisation. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent numerical and analytical skills, and practical experience in financial management, preferably within the hospitality or restaurant industry.

Financial Records and Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, process financial transactions, and ensure proper documentation of all income, expenses, purchases, and payments. Revenue Monitoring and Reconciliation: Monitor daily sales across restaurant outlets, reconcile POS transactions, cash collections, bank deposits, transfers, and other revenue channels, and investigate discrepancies. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare periodic financial statements, management accounts, cash flow reports, expenditure reports, and other financial analyses to support management decision-making. Cost and Inventory Control: Monitor food and beverage costs, inventory valuation, stock movements, wastage, and operational expenses. Identify unusual variances and recommend measures to improve cost efficiency. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage supplier payments, outstanding obligations, customer receivables where applicable, and ensure proper authorisation and documentation of financial transactions. Budgeting and Financial Planning: Assist in preparing departmental budgets, monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets, analyse variances, and provide recommendations for improved financial performance. Payroll and Statutory Compliance: Support payroll processing, verify payroll records, ensure accurate statutory deductions, and assist with applicable tax, pension, and other regulatory remittances. Internal Controls and Audit: Implement and monitor financial controls, identify irregularities, prevent revenue leakages, ensure accountability in financial transactions, and support internal and external audit exercises. Financial Administration: Maintain proper accounting documentation, monitor financial obligations, liaise with banks and relevant financial institutions, and ensure compliance with established accounting procedures.

Minimum of HND or BSc in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 3–5 years’ relevant work experience in accounting or financial management. Previous experience in the hospitality, restaurant, retail, or food service industry is an advantage. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and account reconciliation. Practical knowledge of inventory accounting, cost control, revenue monitoring, and financial management. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Good understanding of applicable tax regulations and statutory financial obligations in Nigeria. Ability to work independently, meet reporting deadlines, and manage multiple financial responsibilities.

Membership or progress towards professional certification with ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised accounting body will be an added advantage.

N250,000 - N300,000 per month.  Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.  IHow to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should forward their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the email.