Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant at Teestone Hotels & Apartment

Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Deadline: Oct 10, 2026

Welcome to Teestone Hotel & Apartments, a modern boutique hotel located in the peaceful neighborhood of Ikeja and only 15 minutes from Muritala Muhammed International Airport. For travelers searching for hotels in Ikeja, Teestone offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and contemporary hospitality. Whether you are visiting Lagos for business,...

Job title: Junior Accountant

Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 2 - 3 years Location: Lagos Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant will assist the Finance and Accounts Department with the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling hotel revenue, monitoring expenses, processing invoices, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. The Junior Accountant must demonstrate accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and good attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions of the hotel.

• Assist in reconciling daily hotel revenue from rooms, restaurant, bar, events, and other departments.

• Verify daily sales reports, cash collections, POS transactions, and payment records.

• Assist with bank and cash reconciliations.

• Process and record supplier invoices, receipts, and payment requests.

• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Assist with tracking outstanding guest and corporate accounts.

• Prepare and maintain cashbooks, journals, ledgers, and supporting schedules.

• Assist with payroll preparation and staff financial records.

• Monitor departmental expenses and assist in controlling costs.

• Assist with monthly financial closing and preparation of management accounts.

• Ensure all financial documents are properly authorized, recorded, and filed.

• Assist with stock and inventory reconciliation where required.

• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documents and records.

• Ensure compliance with hotel accounting procedures and applicable financial regulations.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of the hotel's financial information.

• Report accounting discrepancies or unusual transactions to the Chief Accountant.

• Perform other accounting duties assigned by management.

• Key Performance Areas

• Accuracy of financial records.

• Timely reconciliation of daily hotel revenue.

• Proper recording of income and expenses.

• Timely processing of invoices and payments.

• Reduction and identification of accounting discrepancies.

• Compliance with hotel financial procedures.

• Timely preparation of accounting reports.

• Qualifications & Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 2 – 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Experience with hotel accounting or POS systems is an advantage.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• High level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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