Accountant

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the hotel's financial records, maintain effective financial controls, and provide accurate financial information to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting transactions.
  
• Record and review daily financial transactions, including sales, expenses, purchases, and payments.
  
• Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and authorization of financial transactions.
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
  

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for management review.
  
• Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
  
• Prepare management reports and provide relevant financial insights.
  
• Analyze financial results and highlight significant variances, trends, and areas requiring attention.
  
• Provide accurate financial information to support management decision-making.
  

3. Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Perform regular bank, cash, POS, and other relevant account reconciliations.
  
• Monitor daily cash collections and ensure proper recording and reporting.
  
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations.
  
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate controls over cash handling.
  
• Work with relevant departments to ensure all revenue is properly captured and accounted for.
  

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  
• Verify invoices, payment requests, receipts, and supporting documentation.
  
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue balances.
  
• Ensure suppliers and vendors are paid accurately and on time.
  
• Maintain accurate records of supplier and customer accounts.
  

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Assist in preparing and monitoring departmental and business budgets.
  
• Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
  
• Analyze expenditure and investigate unusual or unexpected costs.
  
• Monitor operational costs, wastage, and potential revenue leakages.
  
• Provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency and profitability.
  

6. Inventory & Revenue Control

• Support the monitoring and reconciliation of inventory records.
  
• Work with relevant departments to identify stock variances, wastage, and potential losses.
  
• Monitor revenue generated from rooms, food and beverages, and other hotel services.
  
• Ensure revenue is accurately captured across relevant sales channels.
  
• Identify discrepancies or leakages and recommend corrective actions.
  

7. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable financial regulations and company policies.
  
• Maintain effective financial controls and proper documentation.
  
• Support statutory filings, tax-related activities, audits, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing requested financial records and information.
  
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
  

8. Business & Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Provide management with financial insights that can support business and revenue decisions.
  
• Conduct cost and profitability analysis where required.
  
• Support management in evaluating new business opportunities and operational initiatives.
  
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and previous periods.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
  
• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  
• Previous experience in the hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or service industry is highly desirable.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  
• Experience with bank, cash, and POS reconciliations.
  
• Good knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.
  
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
  
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good communication and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.
  

Key Competencies

• Financial Reporting
  
• General Accounting
  
• Bank & POS Reconciliation
  
• Cash Management
  
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  
• Cost Control
  
• Inventory & Revenue Control
  
• Financial Analysis
  
• Internal Controls
  
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  
• Microsoft Excel
  
• Accounting Software
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Attention to Detail
  

Requirements
A bachelor’s degree Minimum of 3 years of experience in B2B sales Knowledge of the hospitality industry Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills.