Hospitality Accountant

Hospitality Recruitment and Placement Services

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing and analysing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring performance against those budgets, and providing variance analysis reports.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Managing vendor invoices, payments, and customer accounts, ensuring timely processing and follow-up.
• Financial Analysis: Conducting in-depth analysis to identify areas for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and improved profitability.
• Internal Controls: Establishing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and conducting regular audits.
• Software Management: Managing and maintaining financial software and systems, implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Working with operational teams to monitor inventory, control costs, and optimise profitability.
• Month-end and Year-end Close: Coordinating the month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Tax Compliance: Ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Payroll Administration : Managing payroll and controlling income and expenditure.
• Auditing: Auditing financial information and ensuring accuracy.
• Advising: Providing financial advice to management on various aspects of the business
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reportin
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial audits and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and taxation rules.
• Experience with inventory management and cost control procedures.
• Familiarity with restaurant performance metrics such as ADR and RevPAR.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Ability to analyze financial data and create detailed reports.
• Experience with financial planning and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and auditing processes
• Interested candidates must live withing lekki or its immediate enviroment.