Job Description
Brilliantly positioned in an exclusive area of Lagos, our client’s hotel is a showcase of great art, a purveyor of privacy and a sanctuary of refined taste. It boasts of elegantly designed rooms, offering a boutique hotel experience of sophisticated style and quiet indulgence. Some of its facilities include a standard swimming pool, gym, restaurant and bar, and conference and banqueting facilities. To consistently maintain top-class service delivery, the hotel is now seeking to recruit an Accountant.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage all financial operations, from daily transactions and payroll to month-end reports, budgeting, and tax compliance, ensuring financial accuracy, profitability, and adherence to standards for management and stakeholders, focusing on revenue/cost control, cash flow, forecasting, and financial analysis. Key duties involve processing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, stock control, managing budgets, and preparing P&L statements for operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet), monthly/quarterly reports, and forecasts.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budget development and track actuals vs. budget, identifying variances.
- Daily Operations: Manage accounts payable/receivable, process invoices, handle petty cash, and reconcile bank accounts.
- Payroll & Taxes: Oversee payroll processing, manage employee expenses, and ensure compliance with VAT/PAYE and tax laws.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank relations, and chase late payments.
- Cost Control: Analyse operations to find cost-saving measures and optimize revenue.
- System Management: Develop, maintain, and improve accounting systems and record-keeping.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure.
- Qualifications: Typically a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; relevant certifications will be beneficial.
- Experience: Experience in hospitality accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable is an advantage