Accountant at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The Accountant has the primary responsibility of managing the financial records, preparing the budget and financial statements, analyzing costs and revenues, and monitoring financial transactions for a restaurant.
• They also ensure compliance with tax regulations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• He reports directly to the Managing Consultant and Management.  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure quality output from the production with quality control Officer by developing a standard quality control process and ensuring factory employees work to establish standards. 
• Report directly to the Manager.
• Create and submit detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses. These reports include: the Profit or Loss report, Balance sheets, the Bar Stock Inventory, the Covers report etc.
• Support the manager to prepare the staff monthly payroll effecting all necessary deductions as per taxes, surcharges etc.
• Prepare and follow up all payment schedules for all vendor/supplier’s invoices.
• Reconcile all dockets and guest bills to ensure all served meals and beverages are properly charged and paid for.
• Monitor all staff sales remittances.
• Monitor the stock and restocking/purchasing process for all produce; ultimately to ensure the constant availability of every meal/drink specified on the menus.
• Carry out periodic market surveys to maintain an up-to-date market price list.
• Estimate future needs for all material needs for all departments.
• Carry out and submit a report on daily, weekly and monthly inventory exercises as required.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations for all delivered or purchased food items.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP standards for all food items in the store.
• Organize and supervise shifts for the Account Department staff; Purchasing Officer and Store Keeper This includes monitoring their resumption and closing times. 
• Appraise Account Department staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
• Regularly review product quality and research new vendors.
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.

 Requirements

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance or related field: ICAN or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality or food service industry.
• Proficient in accounting software (Quick-books, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulation, payroll processing, financial reporting and vendor payments.
• Ability to prepare detailed financial reports such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Inventory and Sales/Covers report.
• Skilled in stock monitoring, cost control, vendor reconciliation and market price updates.
• Strong attention to details and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication, leadership and time management.