Bookkeeper at Rite Bites

Rite Bites is recruiting suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Wuse, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Role

• The Bookkeeper/Accounting Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, recording daily transactions, and ensuring effective inventory management.
• This role supports the finance and operations teams by reconciling accounts, tracking stock movements, and preparing inventory reports.
• The Accountant manages the organization’s financial processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and provides accurate financial reporting
• . The role oversees bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, budget preparation, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and bank statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
• File statutory taxes (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) accurately and on time.
• Audit kitchen, sales team and store reports to ensure they reconcile with daily cashflow and reports.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Record daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses) in accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash, and POS reports.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory records: monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and reconcile physical stock with records.
• Track inventory stock movements: receiving, transfers, damages, and write-offs.
• Assist in preparing financial reports (cash flow, profit & loss, stock valuation).
• Prepare invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation such as menu costing and ingredients valuation etc.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Data Accuracy: 100% of daily transaction entries without discrepancies.
• Reconciliation: Timeliness and accuracy of bank, POS, and petty cash reconciliations.
• Inventory Accuracy: Variance between recorded and actual stock counts (aim for <2%variance).
• Stock Reporting: Frequency of accurate, up-to-date stock reports submitted.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and compliance.

Key Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws and compliance.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books).
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary
N80,000 - N100,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: restaurantritebites@gmail.com using the Job title as the subject of the email. Eg. "BOOKKEEPER - MICHAEL DELE".