Accountant Job at TailoredTalent

TailoredTalent - Our client, a vibrant restaurant and social space catering to upwardly mobile professionals, which offers a unique blend of dining and networking, creating an environment where business meets leisure, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Summary


  • We are seeking an experienced Accountant with specialised knowledge in hospitality accounting.
  • The ideal candidate will track and manage costs related to food and operations, using data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making.
  • You will leverage data analytics tools to interpret financial data, identify cost trends, and provide actionable reports to support business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse the cost of menu items, ensuring optimal pricing for profitability.
  • Use data analytics tools to generate comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports to support decision-making.
  • Analyse inventory data, identifying patterns and trends to optimise inventory levels and reduce waste.
  • Work closely with kitchen staff to calculate and analyse the cost of individual menu items.
  • Perform cost variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and projected costs, recommending actions to improve cost efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and oversee daily cash inflows and outflows.
  • Assist with audit processes by ensuring all financial data and cost management records are up-to-date and readily available.

Qualifications

  • Education: HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years in the hospitality industry.

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of data analytics.
  • Expertise in food cost management, inventory control, and variance analysis.
  • Ability to present complex financial data in clear, visual formats for decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 monthly.