Accountant at Meltons Signature Limited

Meltons Signature Limited is a hospitality management company offering affordable,luxury accommodation and restaurants with presence in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Kwara States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced Accountant to oversee finances and keep track of all expenditure, tax and regulatory obligations, and staff payroll.

Job Description

• Handle the company’s accounting procedures and maintain a healthy financial profile ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• An accountant will be responsible for the finance and accounts department of the organization.
• Reporting directly to MD
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Providing an interpretation of financial information.
• Monitoring cash flow and using the same to predict future financial trends.
• Analyzing change and advising the Management on what needs to be done
• Formulating strategies to be used in the long-term financial plans for a business entity
• Researching the different factors that influence business performances
• Analyzing the performance of competitors and the trends in the financial market
• Developing management mechanisms in the finance department for the purpose of minimizing financial risks.
• Reviewing and evaluating cost reduction opportunities open to the firm.
• Working with auditors to establish and ensure prudent financial practices.
• Maintain relevant books of accounts for the hotel operation.
• She/he will be responsible for bank statements and POS transactions reconciliations of the hotel/restaurant.
• Successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliation of daily sales activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts
• Prepare daily cash flow statement
• Maintain fixed assets register of the hotel/restaurant.
• Build accurate financial reports and identify discrepancies clearly
• Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior general accounting experience
• Experience in the Hospitality industry will be a plus
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Professional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and Google Sheet
• Account reconciliation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Excellent in analytics and problem-solving
• Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Top Skills & Proficiency:

• Familiar with the use of POS and payment system
• Basic Math skills
• Interpersonal Communication/Written and Verbal Communication.
• Time Management
• Dependability
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Basic (PC) Computer Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Positive Attitude
• Punctuality.

Salary
N250,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.