Accounting Clerk

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 is 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 Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting all accounting and period end cycle activities and will be responsible for all restaurant AP, utility bill processing, and managing house accounts for Nando’s North America.

As with all members of the Nando’s family, the Accounting Clerk 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

• Maintain and process all utility bill accounts for North America, as well as month end accruals
• Process weekly restaurant AP
• Maintain and process all house accounts billing
• Assist with period end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliation
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Assist with external audits
• Assist with ad hoc projects or request

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of previous experience in Operational finance, Accounting and Month-End Cycle
• Strong PC skills, including high competence using MS Excel required.
• Microsoft Great Plains proficiency preferred
• Must be dependable and able to work independently
• Ability to proactively identify problems, develop solutions and act to resolve issues in assigned areas
• Good organizational skills, analytical skills, time management and prioritization abilities.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Good communication skills – oral and written
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail

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

Nandos North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.