NANDO'S VISION

At Nando's, we want to be the most loved restaurant brand in North America, sharing the spirit of Nando's PERi-PERi with everyone who chooses to access it. We will redesign and build a business that thrives as it answers fully it's consumers' needs -and endures over time through genuinely putting people at the heart of what we do.  We will lead with our values and act with care, compassion and kindness. By doing this, we will Change Lives Together, every day and everywhere.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department with all weekly accounts payable, accounting activities and assisting with the month-end accounting cycle, including bank reconciliations, weekly reporting, vendor statement reviews and general ledger maintenance. As with all members of the Nando's family, the Staff Accountant will be expected to wear multiple hats, seek out opportunities to make Nando's and themselves better every day, and in general, be a good team player! The essential functions of this position are mapped out below:

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Restaurant Operations Support

• Import and review daily sales activity

• Import and review restaurant invoices weekly

• Track, process, and reconcile restaurant purchase orders, invoices, statements, credit notes, and checks in compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Monitor and record restaurant comps and promos and paid outs

• Book, analyze and troubleshoot Inventory weekly

• Accounting Team Support

• Assist the accounting team with bank reconciliations, online order and delivery reconciliations, over/short reviews and loss prevention efforts

• Weekly and periodic Great Plains reporting

• Assist with accounting for, processing, and paying sales and use tax monthly

• Assist with tax matters as they arise, including personal property taxes and business license

• Assist with weekly ACH and check run

• Support the Accounting Team by assisting with additional projects as they arise

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years' experience in administration, accounting, operational finance or month end cycle processes
• Previous role in restaurant, hospitality, or retail corporate finance department preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Ability to proactively identify and solve for issues as they arise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficiency in Great Plains skills
• Exceptional communications skills (verbal and written)  
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and planning skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & VALUES

Passion

• Energetic: outgoing, vibrant personality, goes the extra mile for their team
• Rooted: sees the work as more than just a job and is enthusiastic about success in their role
• Positive: constructive, optimistic and confident
• Dedicated: committed, loyal and steadfast
• Learning orientation: desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform job more effectively

Pride

• Meticulous: demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence in the execution of work
• Self-motivated: initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without prodding or supervision
• Conscientious: hardworking, diligent and reliable
• Humility: modest and unassuming, taking pride and not praise in activities and achievements, this does not take the form of arrogance.

Family

• Courteous: respectful and considerate in manner and behavior towards others, treats others with compassion, care, and kindness
• Adaptable: work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals
• Team player: engaging, cooperative, contributing and supportive of team members
• Willing: eager, prepared, and quick to act or respond

Courage

• Assertive: confidently communicate needs or wishes in a constructive manner
• Resilient: effectively handle stressful or pressurized situations
• Tenacious: persistent regardless of setbacks

Integrity

• Integrity: adherence to accepted principles of right and wrong, interesting in doing the right thing
• Credible: honest, trustworthy, accountable and dependable
• Genuine: keeping everyone's best in at heart