Accountant

A Hotel Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports, controlling costs and ensuring proper accountability for all financial transactions.

Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited, established in 2009, is a hospitality consultancy firm specializing in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• A Hotel Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports, controlling costs and ensuring proper accountability for all financial transactions.
• The accountant ensures that the hotel operates within its approved budget, maintains accurate financial records and complies with applicable financial and tax regulations.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, income and expenditure.
• Daily Revenue Monitoring: Monitor daily revenue generated from rooms, restaurants, bars, events and other hotel operations.
• Income and Expense Control: Monitor operational expenses and ensure proper authorisation of payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with the hotel's financial records.
• Payroll Management: Prepare and process monthly staff salaries, allowances, deductions and other payroll-related payments.
• Accounts Payable: Manage payments to suppliers, vendors and service providers.
• Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding payments, credit sales and debts owed to the hotel.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Budget Preparation: Assist management in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure proper documentation and timely remittance of applicable taxes and statutory deductions.
• Stock and Inventory Monitoring: Work with the storekeeper and relevant departments to monitor stock consumption, purchases and inventory costs.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain financial controls to prevent fraud, theft, waste and financial irregularities.
• Audit Support: Provide financial records and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs, beverage costs, departmental expenses and operational spending.
• Management Advisory: Provide financial advice and recommendations to management to improve profitability.

Location: Area 3, Abuja (FCT)

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification such as ICAN or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting software.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting procedures, revenue control and financial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: (see Apply by email) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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