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Accountant at CredPal, Lagos, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management:

• Maintain accurate financial records for daily sales, expenses, and payroll.

Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls:

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to prevent fraud, theft, and misappropriation of funds.
• Investigate and report any discrepancies or suspicious activities immediately.
• Enforce segregation of duties and approval processes for financial transactions.

Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Build and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Track and analyze KPIs such as cost per order, revenue per kitchen, and gross margin.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Monitor inventory levels, track food costs, and reconcile variances.
• Work closely with kitchen operations to reduce wastage and optimize procurement.
• Ensure proper cost allocation for raw materials and packaging.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare statutory filings.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation for financial and regulatory purposes.
• Also, other duties as assigned by the EMPLOYER.
• Post and reconcile financial transactions in the company’s accounting software.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable and reconcile bank statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (F&B, hospitality, or retail industry preferred)
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable)
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Excel.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic food service environment.
• Supportive team and positive work culture.
• Staff discounts on meals and other company perks.