Exciting Career Opportunity: Account Officer for Club, Lounge & Bar at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited
Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional looking to make your mark in the thriving hospitality industry? Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is seeking a dedicated and experienced Account Officer to oversee the financial operations of our club, lounge, and bar divisions in Lagos, Nigeria.
Established in 2009, Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a premier hospitality consultancy company committed to elevating the standards of hospitality and leisure across Nigeria. We pride ourselves on partnering with top-tier brands and medium-sized hotels to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence. If you have a passion for financial accuracy, internal controls, and the dynamic energy of the nightlife and hospitality sector, this is the perfect role for you.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As the Account Officer, you will serve a critical function in maintaining financial integrity, maximizing revenue control, and ensuring seamless day-to-day accounting operations. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Daily Sales Recording: Accurately record and reconcile sales across the bar, restaurant, lounge, and VIP sections using POS reports, cash collections, and bank transfers to prepare comprehensive daily sales summaries.
- Cash Management: Oversee cash collections, verify handovers from cashiers, conduct routine cash counts, ensure proper documentation, and actively investigate any shortages or overages.
- POS & Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile POS transactions against settlement reports, monitor online transfers, and ensure all received payments align accurately with recorded sales figures.
- Stock and Beverage Control: Partner with the Storekeeper and Bar Manager to monitor inventory movement, reconcile opening and closing stock, and meticulously track high-value beverages like wines and spirits to prevent wastage or unexplained variances.
- Purchasing & Expense Control: Verify invoices and payment requests, maintain operational expense records, oversee petty cash, and ensure proper management authorization for all expenditures.
- Supplier Accounts: Maintain updated records of suppliers, reconcile invoices against delivery notes and purchase orders, and assist management with scheduled payments.
- Payroll Support: Assist in preparing accurate payroll records by verifying attendance, overtime, allowances, and deductions.
- Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate reports, including daily revenue summaries, POS reconciliations, expense reports, stock variance reports, and monthly income/expenditure breakdowns.
- Revenue Control & Internal Audits: Prevent revenue leakage by monitoring discounts, voids, and refunds. Enforce strict internal controls and report any suspicious activities immediately to management.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in accounting, outstanding integrity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the General Manager, Club/Lounge Manager, Bar Manager, Storekeepers, and external auditors to maintain world-class financial standards.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters to our official recruitment email at recruitment@efezisouthsea.com using the position title as the subject of the email.
