Chief Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee all accounting and financial control activities across our operations, ensure accurate and timely month-end close, maintain full statutory and regulatory compliance, and deliver clear, actionable financial reports to support management decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong hospitality, accounting experience, proven supervisory capability, and in-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the finance function to deliver accurate financial statements, maintain robust internal controls, manage cash and banking, oversee payroll and statutory filings, and support management decision‑making through timely analysis and forecasts. 

• Month‑end and year‑end close: prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Financial reporting & analysis: produce P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow reports and variance analysis for management.
• Internal controls & compliance: design, implement and monitor controls over cash, inventory, payroll and procurement; ensure compliance with local tax and statutory requirements.
• Cash & bank management: daily bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and petty cash controls.
• Payroll & staff management: oversee payroll processing, statutory deductions, and supervise accounting team.
• Audit & external relations: coordinate external audits, tax filings and liaise with banks and advisors.
• Cost control: monitor food, beverage and operating costs; implement measures to improve margins.

KPIs and performance measures

§  Accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and budgets

§  Audit outcomes, including number and severity of audit findings

§  Cost of sales ratios and effectiveness of cost control measures

§  Cash flow stability, liquidity management, and working capital efficiency

§  Timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial close

§  On-time completion of audits and statutory filings (taxes, regulatory returns, and compliance reports)

§  Effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with accounting standards

§  Quality and timeliness of management financial reports

§  Variance analysis accuracy and responsiveness to corrective actions

Important Personal Traits

§  Strong integrity and ethical judgment

§  High attention to detail and accuracy

§  Sound financial and analytical thinking

§  Strong leadership and supervisory skills

§  Deep understanding of accounting standards and compliance

§  Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage month-end pressure

§  Clear communication and reporting skills

§  Strong internal control and risk-management mindset

§  Reliability, discretion, and professionalism

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance
• ACCA/ICAN qualification preferred.
• Minimum 6-7 years’ accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; hospitality and / or restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with accounting and PMS / POS software (QuickBooks, Sage, Opera, Macros, Semper)
•  Advanced Excel skills.

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to work occasional extended hours during month‑end and audit periods
• Scope: full‑cycle accounting, payroll, cash/bank control, inventory & cost control, tax and statutory reporting, budgeting, and audit liaison.
• Must‑have: Hospitality and F&B accounting experience, strong Excel and accounting‑software skills, supervisory experience.
• Focus: accuracy, internal control mindset, ability to translate numbers into operational recommendations for a busy Jos restaurant/hotel.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive salary, statutory benefits, and performance bonus tied to financial targets.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.