Seasoned and Experienced Accountant at House 5

House 5 is a 3-Star hotel committed to providing excellent hospitality services. Our services include but are not limited to: Accomodation, Restaurant & Bar, Event Halls and Meeting Rooms, Laundry Services, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Seasoned and Experienced Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We require the services a successful candidate. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting operations, and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• You will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting operations, and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Their responsibilities include reviewing daily cash balance, preparing quarterly payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, and other required tax filings, facilitate annual budgeting process and conduct in-depth analyses for financial projection and forecasting, compile ad hoc financial reports at the direction of management, preparing monthly hotel P&L analyses and provide variances explanation for review for the management, prepare monthly financial statements for review by management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Controlling the payroll and reconciling bank statements
• Preparing accurate month-end account with comparison to forecast
• Preparing profit and loss account and the balance sheet for senior management
• Assist in preparing budgets and business planning including project room revenue
• Ensuring legislation is followed regarding VAT
• Chasing late payment, reporting bad debts and keeping an eye o the cash flow
• Maintain accurate and current AP and AR records
• Process cash disbursement and cash receipts
• Perform month-end close reconciliation and financial analysis
• Assist with preparing budget and forecasts
• Review daily cash balance and maintain cash flow projections
• Prepare a monthly bank reconciliation for all company account
• Review vendor invoice and monthly statement to ensure all expenses are processed in the AP system
• Work with vendors promptly.

Relevant Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with experience as full-time book-keeper preferably in a hotel environment
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Extensive knowledge about the spreadsheet
• Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
• Knowledge about MS office, excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, prioritization skill and time management
• Quick learner with a positive attitude
• Able to interact effectively with all level of management and vendors
• A self-driven entrepreneur spirit that aligns with company ethics.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2022.