Accountant at a 4-Star Hotel - Sunrose Consulting Limited

Sunrose Consulting Limited - Our client, a 4-Star Hotel is a showcase of great art, a purveyor of privacy and a sanctuary of refined taste. It boasts of elegantly designed rooms, offering a boutique hotel experience of sophisticated style and quiet indulgence. Some of its facilities include a standard swimming pool, gym, restaurant and bar, and conference and banqueting facilities.

To consistently maintain top-class service delivery, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage all financial operations, from daily transactions and payroll to month-end reports, budgeting, and tax compliance, ensuring financial accuracy, profitability, and adherence to standards for management and stakeholders, focusing on revenue/cost control, cash flow, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Key duties involve processing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, stock control, managing budgets, and preparing P&L statements for operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet), monthly/quarterly reports, and forecasts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budget development and track actuals vs. budget, identifying variances.
• Daily Operations: Manage accounts payable/receivable, process invoices, handle petty cash, and reconcile bank accounts.
• Payroll & Taxes: Oversee payroll processing, manage employee expenses, and ensure compliance with VAT/PAYE and tax laws.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank relations, and chase late payments.
• Cost Control: Analyse operations to find cost-saving measures and optimize revenue.
• System Management: Develop, maintain, and improve accounting systems and record-keeping.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure.
• Qualifications: Typically a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; relevant certifications will be beneficial.
• Experience: Experience in hospitality accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.