Account Officer

Location: Lolly Kitchen Affairs (Victoria Island, Lagos)

Job Summary:

The Account Officer will oversee financial operations for Lolly Kitchen’s fast-paced restaurant environment. This includes managing daily sales reconciliations, vendor payments, payroll support, and ensuring compliance with QSR-specific financial standards. The role ensures smooth cash flow and accurate reporting to support growth and efficiency.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Record and reconcile daily sales transactions from POS systems and cash registers.

• Track and manage inventory purchases and vendor invoices.

• Monitor cash handling procedures and ensure deposits are made daily.

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management.

• Support payroll processing and staff expense claims.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and food industry accounting standards.

• Liaise with suppliers, banks, and auditors when required.

? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Daily Sales Reconciliation: 100% of POS and cash reconciled by next business day.

• Vendor Payments: 95% of supplier invoices settled within agreed terms.

• Cash Handling Accuracy: 2% variance between reported and actual cash deposits.

• Reporting Timeliness: Weekly reports delivered within 3 days of week-end; monthly reports within 5 days of month-end.

• Inventory Cost Tracking: Maintain 5% variance between recorded and actual stock purchases.

• Compliance: Zero tax penalties or regulatory breaches.

• Audit Readiness:

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel a

• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho books, or similar)

Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: 250,000 net