Accountant at Wells Royale Hotel

Wells Royale Hotel is anestablished 4-star luxury hotel located in the serene and vibrant city of Enugu. Designed with modern hospitality standards, the hotel offers elegant accommodation, exceptional dining, and state-of-the-art conference facilities for both business and leisure guests. As a growing brand committed to excellence and professional service, we provide a dynamic environment where talented individuals can contribute to building a premier hospitality destination in Enugu.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• We are seeking a detail oriented Accountant to manage financial reporting, revenue reconciliation, and cost control for Wells Royal eHotel.
• The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy in all accounting processes and support compliance with financial standards. Strong analytical and hospitality finances kills arer equired.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for management.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashbook.
• Oversee proper posting of all revenue streams from PMS, POS, and other outlets.
• Produce monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports.

Revenue Control & Audit:

• Review and verify daily revenue reports from Front Office, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Laundry, and Events.
• Reconcile room revenue, food & beverage revenue, taxes, and service charges.
• Work with the Night Auditor to validate postings and correct discrepancies.
• Review and approve discounts, refunds, complimentary items, and voided bills.

Cash & Bank Management:

• Conduct daily cash reconciliation with cashiers and front desk.
• Handle bank deposits, withdrawals, and reconcile bank statements.
• Enforce strict cash-handling protocols across departments.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Track and analyze hotel expenses; report unusual variances.
• Support procurement and stores with cost-control structures.
• Assist in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Monitor payroll-related expenses and verify payroll accuracy.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal/external audits.
• Implement and enforce financial internal controls to safeguard hotel assets.
• Ensure timely remittance of VAT, PAYE, WHT, and pension obligations.

Systems & Administration:

• Maintain proper digital and physical financial documentation.
• Ensure accurate integration between PMS, POS, and accounting software.
• Liaise with suppliers, auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies when required.

Requirements
Education:

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency with PMS/POS systems and accounting software.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and bookkeeping tools.
• Excellent communication, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online 

Note: Applicants must reside in Enugu or its environs.