Internal Auditor & Financial Controller at LAIM Hotels

LAIM Hotel was officially established 15th December 2019 to satisfy the hospitality need of her customers both at local and international level. A high ranking hotel built on acres of land which is beautifully situated at Rt. Hon. Lasun Yussuff Cresent, Oroki Industrial Layout, Ring Road, Osun State, Nigeria has in her majestic edifice 97 rooms; 11 Wumi suites and 86 diplomatic suite

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor & Financial Controller

Location: Osogbo, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Internal Auditor:

• Manage and provide efficient, prompt, trouble-free, courteous and quality accounting service
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• To identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost saving.
• To obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• To Prepare and present reports that reflects audit’s report and document process
• To act as an objective source of independent advise to ensure legality, validity and goal achievement.
• To conduct follow up audits to monitor Hotel Management’s intervention.
• To engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rule, regulation and best practice, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• To maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Have the ability to manage large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Maintain high confidentiality in regards to Hotel Management privacy.
• Notifies the Financial Controller and Cost Controller regarding loopholes, errors, and misconducts identified.
• Fully understands the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
• Follows appropriate procedures to provide for the security and safety of the Hotel Management accounts/finance.
• Application of hotel regulations, and adhering to existing laws and regulations.
• Maintains the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct
• Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities.

Accounting & Financial Controller:

• Maximizes cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances;
• Act as hotel’s credit manager;
• Enforces, documents and establishes adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets, and ensures controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service;
• Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analysis, interpretations and projections to management as required;
• Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures;
• Follows up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval;
• Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of the business plan, hotel and departmental budgets and objectives, develops and manages relevant budgets appropriately;
• Provides proactive administrative support to management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance;
• Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel, and maintains awareness of local taxation rules, laws and regulations;
• Reviews prices and recommends changes to the General Manager;
• Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and those affected by local conditions;
• Participates in locally recognized professional and industry organisations in order to extend personal development and general awareness within the role;
• Maintains professional, proactive and technical competence in own field;
• Provides safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records;
• Recommends and maintains appropriate list of delegation of authority for hotel management;
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned and required;
• Receiving and Storeroom Functions
• Directs and manages the purchasing and storeroom functions with its employees;
• Utilises leadership skills and motivation to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction;
• Monitors hotel’s overall service and team work daily, and makes recommendations for improvement to Department Heads;
• Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service and efficiency as relates with required expenses and new initiatives;
• Laws, Regulations & Policies
• Follows all applicable laws, especially in accounting policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Conducts all work according to guidelines in accounting practice and local laws;

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND, Bachelor's or Master's Degree with 3-5 years experience.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2023.