BOOKKEEPER AT JP GRAMM | BOOKKEEPER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

At JP Gramm, we bring people together through hospitality, comfort, and unforgettable experiences. Our brand combines a boutique hotel, a vibrant restaurant, a lively lounge, and a versatile event space; all designed to serve Lagos and beyond. We are more than just a hospitality business. We are a lifestyle hub where guests can relax, dine, celebrate, and connect. Whether it’s a corporate meeting, a family event, a night out with friends, or a weekend getaway, JP Gramm is built to make every moment memorable.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Entry-Level Bookkeeper to support the finance team across our integrated hospitality operations. This role offers an exceptional foundation for a career in hospitality finance, providing hands-on exposure to accounting for four distinct business units: a Hotel, Lounge, Restaurant, and Event Centre.

You will be the engine of our daily financial tracking, ensuring that multi-revenue streams are accurately recorded and reconciled in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.

Requirements:

Daily Financial Operations

• Revenue Reconciliation: Record and reconcile daily sales figures from the hotel, lounge, restaurant, and event centre. You will match POS terminal reports with bank settlements to ensure 100% accuracy.

• General Ledger Management: Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger while managing petty cash disbursements and replenishment requests.

• Ledger Accuracy: Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all financial documents, vouchers, and receipts.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Procurement Tracking: Track and file supplier invoices for food & beverage, housekeeping, and event-specific procurement.

• Billing Management: Manage corporate billing records and follow up on outstanding guest invoices.

• Event Finance: Assist with event deposit processing, payment collections, and post-event financial reconciliations.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Stock Oversight: Assist with periodic physical stock counts for the restaurant, bar, and housekeeping stores.

• Discrepancy Auditing: Record inventory receipts against purchase orders and immediately flag discrepancies in food & beverage cost reports to the Finance Manager.

• Profitability Support: Contribute to event costing exercises and post-event profitability reviews to optimize margins.

Reporting & Compliance

• Unit Summaries: Prepare weekly expense summaries for each of the four business units.

• Month-End Support: Assist in month-end close activities, trial balance preparation, and account reconciliations.

• Tax Compliance: Support the preparation of VAT and WHT schedules as directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: OND, HND, or BSc in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 0–2 years of experience (NYSC experience is highly valued).

  • Student membership of ICAN or ACCA is a significant advantage.

  • Prior exposure to hospitality or retail environments is preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas and pivot tables).

  • Familiarity with accounting software like Sage or QuickBooks is a plus.

• Core Competencies:

  • Integrity: Absolute discretion when handling confidential financial data.

  • Multitasking: Ability to manage tasks across concurrent business units under deadline pressure.

  • Collaboration: A team-player mindset, capable of working with the kitchen, front desk, and event teams.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends or public holidays during peak hospitality periods.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to: chiamaka@jpgramm.com using "Entry-Level Bookkeeper Application" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.