Head, Accounts & Finance

Distritec Foods has been in QSR Industrysince 2001. What Distri Foodsenvisages: The right mix of reciept, services, People, infrastructure, and technical expertise Today,

We have served Millions of Naira in establishing core customerservice experience and delivery infrastructure and developing a specialized Technologyfor better services and reachability to our valued customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Accounts & Finance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The role drives financial planning, cost optimization, compliance, and performance analytics to support business growth, expansion, and operational excellence.
• The Head, Accounts & Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and sustainable profitability across Bukka Hut’s multi-outlet operations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on financial planning, investments, and risk management.
• Lead long-term financial forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive financial sustainability and profitability across all business units.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts.
• Track and report key financial KPIs (e.g., cost ratios, revenue growth, profitability).
• Monitor budgetary compliance across all departments and outlets.
• Implement cost-control measures to optimize operational efficiency and improve margins.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management:

• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Drive data-driven decision-making through financial analytics.
• Establish financial dashboards to track outlet-level and corporate performance.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports with actionable insights.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Oversee banking relationships, financing arrangements, and investment activities.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure business continuity.
• Optimize cash utilization across outlets and central operations.

Cost Management & Operational Efficiency:

• Drive cost optimization initiatives across procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Ensure inventory controls and minimize wastage, shrinkage, and variances.
• Monitor food cost, labour cost, and overhead expenses against benchmarks.
• Partner with Operations to improve unit economics and outlet profitability.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management:

• Lead internal and external audit processes and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Establish robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Manage financial risks, fraud prevention, and governance frameworks.

Payroll & Financial Operations Oversight:

• Drive automation and process improvements in financial systems.
• Ensure seamless financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Present financial reports and insights to the Board and Executive Management.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders (auditors, tax authorities, banks).
• Provide financial guidance to department heads and business unit leaders.

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

• Build a high-performance finance function with strong accountability and controls.
• Drive continuous learning, process discipline, and operational excellence within the team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Audit Compliance Score (Internal & External)
• Payroll Accuracy (>99.5%)
• Budgetary Compliance (Actual vs Budget)
• EBITDA Margin / Profitability Growth
• Cost Savings Realized
• Financial Process Compliance Rate (>95%)
• Financial Reporting Accuracy & Timeliness
• Cash Flow Efficiency & Liquidity Ratios
• Inventory Variance Reduction

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 10–12 years’ experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certification required (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in QSR, FMCG, Retail, or multi-unit operations is highly preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Risk Management & Governance
• Financial Analysis & Modelling
• Cost Optimization & Efficiency Management
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• High Integrity & Accountability
• Leadership & Team Development

Success Profile:

• They must be able to drive profitability, enforce controls, and partner with business leaders to scale Bukka Hut’s operations efficiently.
• The ideal candidate is a commercially savvy finance leader who combines strong financial discipline with operational insight.