• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• We are looking for a proficient and suitable qualified individual to submit applications for the above-mentioned position, to lead and improve our Financial department.


• The individual we have in mind must have the following Qualifications, Experience, Exposure and especially Managerial Capabilities

Core Responsibilities

Includes, but not limited to:

• The Controller is responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the department


• Develops and recommends the department’s budget and objectives and manages within those approved plans.


• The Controller is responsible for reporting financial results to the General Manager, Accor head office and owners."


• Establishes, coordinates and administers all financial systems, internal controls and the hotel’s capital expenditure plan.


• Prepares and reviews budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports and tax returns in compliance with government regulations


• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating and participating in the activities of All Accounting personnel; IT, Purchasing and Stores of the Hotel.


• Active participation and monitoring on the financial aspects (Sun system/ opera/ micros etc.).


• Ensure compliance of all accounting system, procedures and reports with established accounting and control standards and procedures in compliance with all government regulations a as approved by the owners.


• Anticipate and address guest issues and establish proactive processes to promote guest satisfaction.


• Interacts in a positive way with all team members to ensure excellent guest experience.


• Supervision of the front office.


• Maintain good relations with banks to facilitate operation in the hotel.


• Maintain good relationship with government to facilitate the handling of such hotel functions as tax matters, import licenses and customs clearances.


• Direct preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts; establish or recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the hotel.


• Support General Manager by direct preparation of monthly and annual reports to summarize and forecast the hotel’s revenues, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.


• Assist all department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets and feasibility studies and whenever any financial information or expertise is required.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager


• Direct, coordinate and participate in all activities of Accounting personnel, such as:
  
  preparing management reports, financial statements and related accounting reports;
  
  receiving, storing, issuing, accounting for, and controlling the cost of food, beverage, general supplies, operating equipment and fixed assets; reconciliation of all revenue requisition needed equipment, materials and supplies; receiving, keeping, depositing, and disbursing funds; preparing, controlling and maintaining all vouchers and cheques; processing and preparing all credit applications; auditing all revenue reports of the hotel;


• Be an inspiration to all hotel staff to achieve luxury levels of performance.


• Is an integral part of the business team, attends all scheduled meetings and contribute actively with proper preparation.


• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations, utilizing internal controls, auditing and security procedures.


• Ensure the collection of payments in accordance with company policies.


• Monitor hotel expenses to stay within budget guidelines, as well as gather and report financial information to the General Manager.


• Ensures optimal compliance with corporate focus audit.

Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field


• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field, ICAN, or ACCA is also an added advantage.


• Minimum of 5 years managerial work experience in an accounting firm or hotel


• Special skills in Sun, Opera and micros systems.


• Excellent communications, organization and time management skills


• Proficiency in the use of the computer and application programs


• Good mathematical and analytical skills


• Capability of dealing with crisis or emergency situations effectively


• Ability to work as part of a team.