Accountant

Accountant at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Location: Area 3, Abuja (FCT) Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Operations

Job Description

• A Hotel Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports, controlling costs and ensuring proper accountability for all financial transactions.
• The accountant ensures that the hotel operates within its approved budget, maintains accurate financial records and complies with applicable financial and tax regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, income and expenditure.
• Daily Revenue Monitoring: Monitor daily revenue generated from rooms, restaurants, bars, events and other hotel operations.
• Income and Expense Control: Monitor operational expenses and ensure proper authorisation of payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements with the hotel's financial records.
• Payroll Management: Prepare and process monthly staff salaries, allowances, deductions and other payroll-related payments.
• Accounts Payable: Manage payments to suppliers, vendors and service providers.
• Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding payments, credit sales and debts owed to the hotel.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Budget Preparation: Assist management in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure proper documentation and timely remittance of applicable taxes and statutory deductions.
• Stock and Inventory Monitoring: Work with the storekeeper and relevant departments to monitor stock consumption, purchases and inventory costs.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain financial controls to prevent fraud, theft, waste and financial irregularities.
• Audit Support: Provide financial records and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Cost Control: Monitor food costs, beverage costs, departmental expenses and operational spending.
• Management Advisory: Provide financial advice and recommendations to management to improve profitability.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification such as ICAN or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and accounting software.
• Knowledge of hotel accounting procedures, revenue control and financial reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.

Salary

N200,000 monthly

Application Closing Date

12th November, 2026.