• Application Deadline:
• Position: Hospitality Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Description

• Our client, in the hospitality industry, located in Ikoyi, Lagos is looking to hire a full-time Hospitality Accountant.


• The potential candidate would be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations of the Hospitality Division of the hotel and restaurant.


• Detailed analysis of the hospitality books, recording of revenues, the disbursement of payments, and keeping of records is just some of the job description of this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounts payables.


• Manage guest and vendor relations and the accounts payables disbursements, handle all check disbursements, and tax-related matters.


• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting functions, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable and project accounting.


• Develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.


• Ensure accuracy of financial statements.


• Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information.


• Enter status change information into project accounting software to ensure employee information is accurate and up-to-date.


• Provide accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff.


• Respond to financial questions and concerns to meet business needs.


• Act as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or its equivalent is required.


• At least 4 years of experience in Hospitality Finance/Accounting is preferred.


• Experience with the use of accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50 is important.


• Excellent understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and accounting transactions.


• Ability to use accounting and finance tools to perform effective financial analysis and reporting.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and cooperate with others in cross-functional teams.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is recommended including proficiency in Excel.