Hotel Accountant

4 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited Full time ₦600,000 - ₦1,200,000 per year

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 Position: Hotel Accountant

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos

Summary

  • The Hotel Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in record keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting management with timely financial reports for effective decision-making.
  • The role involves overseeing daily income and expenditure, preparing budgets, reconciling accounts, and maintaining overall financial health of the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:

  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
  • Track and reconcile all hotel revenues and expenses.
  • Analyze financial performance and provide management with insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure timely preparation of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

  • Record and monitor all payments to suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
  • Track receivables from guests, corporate clients, and travel agencies.
  • Ensure proper invoicing and follow-up for payments.
  • Verify and reconcile supplier invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes.

Payroll & Staff Payments:

  • Prepare monthly payroll, including salaries, bonuses, and statutory deductions (PAYE, pension, NHF, etc.).
  • Maintain accurate employee payment records and handle related documentation.

Internal Control & Compliance:

  • Implement and monitor internal control systems to prevent fraud and errors.
  • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, hotel financial policies, and statutory requirements.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and external consultants when necessary.

Cash Flow & Bank Reconciliation:

  • Monitor daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations and verify deposits.
  • Manage petty cash and maintain accurate records of cash transactions.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor departmental spending and help maintain cost efficiency.
  • Identify areas of financial waste and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of OND / HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
  • Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in hotel or hospitality accounting
  • Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, or hotel PMS)
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Integrity, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: .comusing the Job Position as the subject of the email.

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