Bradfield Consulting - Our client, The University of Lagos Holding Company (UNIHOLD) is a fully registered private limited liability company with several subsidiaries, including, University of Lagos Ventures Limited, University of Lagos Press & Bookshop Limited and the University of Lagos Pharmaceutical Limited.
Due to restructuring, UNIHOLD is looking to recruit an Accountant to be responsible for the hotel’s accounting and financial management requirements; managing the accounting department and procurement function.
Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Lagos
Key Deliverables
Maintain proper and complete accounting records.
Ensure that the accounts, records and transactions are accurate and correct at all times.
Implement all necessary controls to safeguard assets.
Prepare and interprete the financial statements and reports.
Provide financial information to management as tools for maximizing profits and planning for the future. These reports which should stimulate management action.
Compile, together with the other unit heads, budgets and forecasts covering all activities.
Compile treasury/cash flow forecasts for the business.
Ensure that the established controls and procedures in respect of the accountant’s areas of responsibility are being complied with at all times.
Ensure that the hotel’s computer systems and their software are fully utilized, well safeguarded and properly maintained.
Implement future changes/additions to the electronic data processing systems of the hotel.
Ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for all cashiers in the hotel.
Ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls exist for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning.
Stocktakes
Ensure that physical inventories of all supplies are being taken on a monthly basis and of all operating equipment on a quarterly basis.
Ensure that the hotel complies with the established credit and collection procedures, with particular attention to front office, food and
Check and approve expenditures (via purchase requests, expenditure approval forms and purchase orders) in accordance with established procedures.
Approve and sign payments (via payment approval forms) in accordance with established procedures.
Ensure that bank account statements are checked on a daily basis.
Ensure that bank accounts are reconciled each month.
Ensure that all revenue due to the hotel is properly accounted for and reconciled.
Ensure that all receivables are collected within the hotel’s credit periods.
Ensure that payments are properly calculated, authorized and
paid on a timely basis to employees.
Ensure returns, declarations and administration are properly handled concerning Inland Revenue, Pension Trustees and other relevant bodies.
Ensure that proper deductions are made at all times for PAYE, NI, pensions and other relevant items.
Inventories
Ensure that proper records are kept for all inventory items.
Vat
Ensure that payments and returns are made accurately and on a timely basis to Customs and Excise in respect of value added tax.
Ensure that compliance is continuous and that refunds are appropriately kept for inspection by external bodies.
Ensure that all revenue and expenditure are properly recorded in the general ledger.
Ensure that all balances are reconciled on a regular basis.
Ensure that disbursements made by the General Cashier are properly authorized and adequately supported by documentation.
Ensure that the float of the General Cashier is verified daily.
Ideal Candidate
A minimum of 5 - 8 years post-NYSC relevant professional experience in accounting or audit related functions
Practical use of Peachtree and Microsoft Excel
A professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA)
Proficient in Business Writing
Knowledge of tax
At least a 1-year previous experience from an Hospitality background will be advantageous
Personal Qualities
Good leadership skills
Interpersonal abilities
Positive attitude and energy
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Positive, resilient and patient-risk taker
Effective written and oral communication
Willingness to learn
Meticulous attention to details
Commitment to achieving excellence.
Application Close Date
12th December, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online