• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description

• The Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel’s daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.


• The role supports budgeting, payroll, revenue reconciliation, and internal control processes to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.


• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in hotel accounting systems, with a strong grasp of hospitality finance operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Record Management:

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions including receipts, invoices, payments, and journal entries.


• Post and reconcile daily revenue and expense transactions in the accounting system.


• Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts and perform monthly reconciliations.


• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure transactions are properly coded.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.


• Prepare and issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.


• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.


• Maintain updated vendor and customer records.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll in coordination with HR.


• Ensure accurate deductions for taxes, pensions, and other statutory obligations.


• File statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.) accurately and on time.


• Maintain up-to-date employee financial records.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.


• Generate daily revenue reports and support cash flow analysis.


• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management.


• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Support the Financial Controller in preparing budgets and forecasts.


• Track departmental expenditures against budgets and report variances.


• Assist in implementing and monitoring cost control measures across departments.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to hotel financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.


• Safeguard assets by verifying and reconciling cash, inventory, and fixed assets.


• Report any discrepancies or irregularities to management immediately.


• Support compliance with local accounting regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• B.Sc.in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Professional qualification or ongoing certification (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 3years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.


• Experience with financial reconciliations, payroll, and statutory filings.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.


• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera, Sage, Micros, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.