Accountant at Universal Human Resource (UHR) Consult Limited

Universal Human Resource Consult is a human resource consulting firm that effectively manages private and government organization by ensuring adequate staff recruitment and selection, staff training and co-ordination thereby creating sustainable growth and increase quality of service delivery in organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel’s daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.
• The role supports budgeting, payroll, revenue reconciliation, and internal control processes to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in hotel accounting systems, with a strong grasp of hospitality finance operations.

Responsibilities
Financial Record Management:

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions including receipts, invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Post and reconcile daily revenue and expense transactions in the accounting system.
• Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure transactions are properly coded.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain updated vendor and customer records.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll in coordination with HR.
• Ensure accurate deductions for taxes, pensions, and other statutory obligations.
• File statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.) accurately and on time.
• Maintain up-to-date employee financial records.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate daily revenue reports and support cash flow analysis.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Support the Financial Controller in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Track departmental expenditures against budgets and report variances.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring cost control measures across departments.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to hotel financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Safeguard assets by verifying and reconciling cash, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Report any discrepancies or irregularities to management immediately.
• Support compliance with local accounting regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• B.Sc.in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification or ongoing certification (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with financial reconciliations, payroll, and statutory filings.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera, Sage, Micros, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.

Salary
N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: uhrconsultlimited2019@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.