Accountant

Job Posting

We are recruiting an Accountant for a hotel in Benin City. You will manage the day-to-day financial records of the hotel, covering revenue, expenses, payroll support, and reporting, and make sure all financial activity is accurate, timely, and compliant. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, honest, and comfortable working with accounting software in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate books of account, including general ledger, cash book, and journals
• Process daily sales and revenue reconciliations from rooms, restaurant, bar, and other outlets
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices and payments
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
• Carry out bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis
• Prepare and file statutory returns such as VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax
• Support payroll processing and staff-related financial records
• Safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation

Qualifications and requirements

• Requirements:
• B.Sc. in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and MS Excel
• Good understanding of financial reporting and Nigerian tax regulations
• Strong attention to detail and high integrity
• Professional certification (ICAN/ANAN or ACCA) is an added advantage
• Hospitality industry experience is an added advantage

Skills

• Financial reporting
• Bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Tax compliance
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• MS Excel
• Budgeting
• Attention to detail

Application closing date

20 November 2026