Elvaridah is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, differentiate or expand already existing ones.
Accountant
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 6 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Role Overview
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with a strong understanding of hospitality operations and project coordination.
- The ideal candidate will not only manage the financial and accounting functions but also support operational efficiency and project execution across departments.
- This role bridges finance with operations — ensuring accurate reporting, cost optimization, and seamless delivery of business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management:
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Manage payables, receivables, and reconciliations of bank statements and vendor accounts.
- Track expenses, revenues, and cash flow to ensure alignment with budgets.
- Support audit processes and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and analyze cost and profitability reports for various hospitality units (rooms, F&B, events, etc.).
Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Develop and monitor departmental budgets in collaboration with unit heads.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
- Track project and event-related expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
Operations & Project Support:
- Collaborate with operations and project teams to ensure smooth execution of hospitality events, renovations, or new service rollouts.
- Monitor inventory, procurement, and vendor performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support planning and implementation of operational improvement initiatives.
- Assist in setting up financial controls and processes for new business units or projects.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Provide timely financial insights to support management decision-making.
- Prepare operational and project performance dashboards.
- Conduct variance analysis and highlight key financial and operational trends.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Professional certification such as ICAN/ACCA is an advantage).
- 3 – 6 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally within the hospitality or service industry.
- Exposure to operations management or project coordination is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or Zoho Books) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
