Audit Associate

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Smith Sisters Group Limited, a growing hospitality company operating restaurants and cocktail lounges in Lagos, is hiring an Audit Associate on a full-time basis. The role focuses on daily sales audits, cash and card reconciliations, inventory checks, and compliance with financial controls in a fine-dining environment. Candidates should have 1–3 years of audit or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Full-time audit role in a Lagos hospitality group
• Focus on daily sales, cash, and inventory audits
• 1–3 years audit or accounting experience required
• Bachelor's or HND in Accounting/Finance needed
• Hospitality or restaurant finance experience preferred

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Audit Associate at Smith Sisters Group Limited ⏲ Aug 13, 2026, 5:10 AM ⋕ View all Food Services & Catering jobs The Smith Sisters Group Limited is a growing hospitality company in Lagos, Nigeria. It runs popular stylish restaurants, cafes, and cocktail lounges like The Smiths Kitchen + Cocktail Room on Akin Adesola Street in Victoria Island, alongside other spots like Maple and Cafeteria We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Audit Associate Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, discreet, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fine-dining environment where accuracy and strong internal controls are essential. The Audit Associate is responsible for supporting the restaurant’s financial control, audit, and compliance processes. The role involves reviewing daily sales, cash and card transactions, inventory movements, purchasing activities, discounts, voids, complimentary items, and other financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities: Check that purchases and expenses are properly authorized and supported by documentation. Conduct daily audits of restaurant sales, including food, beverage, service charges, and other revenue streams. Identify control weaknesses, potential revenue leakages, irregularities, and operational risks. Perform other finance and audit duties assigned by management. Review cashier and server transactions for accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Perform periodic audits of food, beverage, wine, and other inventory. Compare physical stock counts with POS and inventory records and investigate variances. Reconcile POS reports with cash, card, bank, and other payment records. Support internal and external audits when required. Follow up on previously identified discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and applicable financial controls. Review purchase orders, goods received notes, invoices, and supplier documentation. Verify cash collections, deposits, refunds, discounts, voids, complimentary items, and promotional transactions. Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and employee information. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly audit reports for management. Review staff meals, complimentary items, transfers, and other non-revenue transactions. Monitor daily revenue and investigate unusual variances or discrepancies. Assist in monitoring food and beverage cost percentages, wastage, spoilage, and stock losses. Maintain accurate audit working papers and supporting documentation. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely completion of audit reports and follow-up actions. Reduction in unexplained cash and inventory variances. Timely identification and reporting of financial discrepancies. Accuracy and timeliness of daily revenue audits. Identification and prevention of revenue leakage and operational losses. Compliance with internal financial controls and procedures. Accuracy of inventory and cost-control audits. Requirements: 1–3 years of experience: in audit, accounting, hospitality finance, or a related environment. Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting/POS systems. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving abilities. Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field. Previous experience: in a restaurant, hotel, hospitality, or food-and-beverage operation is preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Professional accounting qualification or relevant certification is an advantage. Ability to identify and report discrepancies objectively. Analytical and investigative skills. Integrity, discretion, and professional judgment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls. Good understanding of POS and restaurant financial operations. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays when required. Salary N300,000 - N400,000 per month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 1st September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State Audit Associate job vacancies in Nigeria