Accountant

Job Description

Job Title Accountant – Cost Control & Internal Control
Location – Lagos
Company – Placido’s Place
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦450,000 – ₦550,000 (Probationary; subject to performance review after 3 months)

About Placido’s Place
Placido’s Place is a growing hospitality brand committed to operational excellence, financial discipline, and exceptional guest experience. We are seeking a certified and results-driven Accountant with strong cost control and internal audit expertise to strengthen our financial and operational systems.

Role Overview
This is not a routine accounting role.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of cost control, internal audit systems, revenue assurance, and operational financial oversight across the hotel’s F&B and core departments.
The role requires someone analytical, structured, hands-on, and performance-driven.

Key Responsibilities
Financial & Internal Control
• Design and strengthen internal control frameworks across departments
• Conduct periodic internal audits and compliance reviews
• Identify and eliminate revenue leakages
• Monitor adherence to financial policies and procedures
Cost Control & Profitability
• Develop and maintain food and beverage costing sheets
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs potential cost)
• Monitor inventory, par stock, and purchasing controls
• Analyse menu profitability and recommend adjustments
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost control reports
Revenue & Systems Oversight
• Supervise POS reconciliation and reporting accuracy
• Work effectively with accounting software and Excel-based reporting
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation
• Provide management with financial performance insights

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Within the first 3–6 months, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:
• Reduction in F&B cost variance
• Improved inventory accountability and stock accuracy
• Strengthened internal control documentation
• Clear monthly management reporting structure
• Measurable reduction in revenue leakages
• Improved compliance with purchasing procedures
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years cognate experience in hospitality accounting
• Strong background in cost control and internal audit
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA or equivalent) – Preferred
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with Accounting systems and accounting software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
Compensation Structure
• ₦450,000 – ₦550,000 monthly (Probationary – 3 months)
• Minimum 20% upward salary review upon successful performance evaluation
This is a performance-based role. Value delivered will determine value earned.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send their CV to:
Bernyrecruitconsults@gmail.com
Subject Line: Accountant – Cost Control Application