Accountant

Job title : Accountant

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 21, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Duties
Financial Records:

• Maintain accurate records of all hotel financial transactions.
• Record daily income, expenses, purchases, payments, and receipts.
• Maintain proper ledgers and accounting documentation.

Daily Revenue Control:

• Verify daily room revenue, restaurant, bar, laundry, events, and other departmental income.
• Reconcile cash, POS, bank transfers, and other payment channels.
• Review daily sales and revenue reports for discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable & Payable:

• Monitor money owed to the hotel by guests, companies, and corporate clients.
• Follow up on outstanding debts and prepare receivable reports.
• Process and monitor payments to suppliers and service providers.

Bank & Cash Reconciliation:

• Reconcile hotel bank accounts regularly.
• Monitor cash collections and deposits.
• Investigate and resolve differences between records, bank statements, and actual collections.

Payroll:

• Prepare or assist with monthly payroll.
• Verify staff salaries, deductions, allowances, advances, and other payments.
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and properly documented.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Assist management in preparing budgets.
• Monitor departmental expenses against approved budgets.
• Identify unnecessary expenditure, wastage, and financial irregularities.

Inventory & Stock Control:

• Work with Stores, Kitchen, Housekeeping, and other departments to monitor inventory.
• Check stock purchases, issues, consumption, and variances.
• Investigate unusual stock losses or discrepancies.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Prepare income statements, expense reports, cash-flow information, and other management reports.
• Provide management with accurate financial information for decision-making.

Audit & Internal Control:

• Maintain proper financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and suspected irregularities.
• Ensure supporting documents are available for all transactions.

Tax & Statutory Compliance:

• Maintain records required for tax and statutory obligations.
• Assist with preparation and submission of relevant statutory returns.
• Keep financial documentation ready for regulatory or tax inspections.

Management Support:

• Advise the General Manager on financial matters.
• Provide financial analysis for hotel operations and business decisions.
• Participate in management meetings and recommend ways to improve profitability.

Key Performance Areas

• Accurate financial records
• Daily revenue reconciliation
• Effective cash and bank control
• Cost reduction and expense monitoring
• Timely financial reporting
• Payroll accuracy
• Accounts receivable collection
• Supplier payment control
• Inventory/stock reconciliation
• Compliance and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least 7 years work experience.