Senior Accountant at an Hospitality Company - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our Client is an association that operates the American Guest Quarters which contains hotel rooms, a bar and restaurant, Commissary, Recreation Facilities, Café and a School Bus Transportation Service.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant to handle the finances of the organization.  
• The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage the association's accounting and financial systems, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies while driving financial planning and risk management.
• They will prepare financial reports, supervise financial personnel, and maintain accurate inventory and audit records, providing input to the Board on the organization's financial health.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the accounting and financial systems of the association.
• Manage vendor relationships and transactions.
• Prepare reliable current and financial forecasting reports.
• Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies.
• Drive the company’s financial planning.
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities.
• Prepare and analyze reports on the organizations inventory.
• Ensure an independent audit is performed at least once per year, and ensure to comply with the recommendations and a copy of the report and compliance measures are forwarded to A/OPR/CR.
• Preparation of annual budget and ensuring adherence.
• Supervise other financial personnel and review work to ensure proper posting and control of accounting records.
• Analyze the accounting procedures at periodic intervals to determine efficiency and adherence to the financial controls in effect, proposing changes or improvements in operations when necessary.
• Audit the association's bills and prepare documentation for payment. Maintain the General Ledger and entries.
• Review inventory records for accuracy, carry out monthly inventories, and review the inventory taken by others. Maintain and control fixed assets and inventories.
• Oversee all banking procedures, which include petty cash and fund accounts, maintain the check register, prepare the checks for payment of all association obligations and payroll administration.
• Ensure that the association is in compliance with its own procurement policy and good standard procurement procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of Nigeria’s financial regulations and procedures.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and submit monthly financial reports and provide input to the Board on the financial stability and health of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior accountant or relevant senior role.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial laws and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial / accounting management software (e.g.QuickBooks)
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
• ACCA or ICAN is a strong advantage
• B.Sc / BA in Accounting / Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage financial books and records.
• Strong attention to details and good financial analysis skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent financial forecasting skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.