Accountant at Eatrite Food Services West Africa Limited

Eatrite Food Services West Africa Limited, owners of Eatrite and Herfy franchises in Nigeria, is a food service company that owns chains of Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) within Abuja and Kano.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Duties

• Manage all accounting transactions by recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare budget forecasts by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and projecting future financial performance to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Publish financial statements promptly to provide stakeholders with transparent and accurate information on the company's financial position.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings by ensuring all financial records are accurately updated and reconciled at the end of each reporting period.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable by verifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure timely bank payments by monitoring cash flow, managing payment schedules, and coordinating with financial institutions to meet payment deadlines.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns by calculating tax liabilities, filing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements by preparing and analyzing financial reports to assess the company's financial performance.
• Audit financial transactions and documents by reviewing financial records, verifying accuracy, and identifying potential risks or discrepancies.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary to protect sensitive financial information and ensure data security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines
• Chartered Accounting qualification (ICAN or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Maximum of 5 years relevant work experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience using accounting software such as Quick book, SAGE, ERP
• Experience with fast food operations will be an added advantage.
• Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must reside in Abuja.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.