Senior Accountant at Captain Residency Hotel

In Captain Residency Hotel, every stay is designed to be more than just a visit, it’s an experience of comfort, elegance, and genuine care. Perfectly situated in the heart of the city, we offer the ideal blend of convenience and tranquility, making us the preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Step inside and discoverbeautifully furnished suites and rooms, each crafted to create the perfect balance of style and relaxation. Fromluxury-grade mattresses with premium linenstospacious, fully air-conditioned interiors, every detail is thoughtfully chosen to ensure you feel at ease. Indulge in the privacy of yourseparate living area, enjoy the sophistication of ourluxury bathroom amenities, or unwind with a refreshment from thewell-stocked mini bar.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Sabo Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• A Senior Accountant is basically the bridge between junior accountants and management/CFO. They handle more complex work and also supervise others.

Responsibilities
Core Technical Duties:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee GL entries and reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, variance analysis, and rolling forecasts.
• Audit Support: Coordinate internal and external audits. Provide schedules, documents, and explanations to auditors.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, WHT, and CIT returns. Ensure statutory compliance with FIRS and other regulators.
• Payroll Review: Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate deductions and remittances.

Supervisory & Leadership Duties:

• Team Management: Supervise junior accountants and accounts officers. Review their work and provide training.
• Process Improvement: Design and improve accounting processes, controls, and standard operating procedures to reduce errors.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Lead the month-end close process to ensure books are closed accurately and on time.

Advisory & Management Duties:

• Management Reporting: Prepare financial analysis, KPIs, and management reports for directors and heads of department to support decision-making.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure accuracy.
• Liaison: Work with other departments, including Procurement, Sales, and HR, on financial matters and resolve discrepancies.
• Special Projects: Handle ad hoc projects such as cost analysis, system implementation, or due diligence.

Key Skills Needed:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, and QuickBooks.
• ICAN or ACCA certification is usually required or preferred.
• Leadership, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• In short, junior accountants handle recording, while Senior Accountants review, analyze, and report.

Salary
Attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Photograph to: admin@captainresidency.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.