Hotel External Auditor at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Established in 2009, Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a hospitality consultancy firm specializing in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hotel External Auditor

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop an audit plan based on the hotel's operations and risk profile.
• Identify significant financial and operational risks.
• Determine the scope and timing of the audit.
• Audit the hotel's:
  • Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
  • Statement of Profit or Loss
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Statement of Changes in Equity
  • Notes to the Financial Statements
• Verify that financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards.
• Examine accounting books and records.
• Verify supporting documents for financial transactions.
• Confirm the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Verify revenue generated from:
  • Room sales
  • Food and Beverage operations
  • Bar sales
  • Banquet and Events
  • Laundry services
  • Other hotel revenue streams
• Ensure all revenue is properly recorded and reported.
• Review operating expenses.
• Confirm that expenditures are authorized, properly supported, and accurately recorded.
• Test the validity of major expenses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the hotel's internal control systems.
• Identify weaknesses that may expose the hotel to fraud or financial errors.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen controls.
• Assess compliance with:
  • Tax laws
  • Company policies
  • Financial reporting standards
  • Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

• Verify the existence of fixed assets.
• Review depreciation calculations.
• Confirm inventory balances through observation and testing.
• Verify cash and bank balances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking and Finance and Business Administration

Professional Qualifications (Required or Highly Preferred):

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

Experience:

• 5–7 years of audit or accounting experience, preferably with an audit firm or in hospitality auditing.
• Experience auditing hotels, restaurants, or other hospitality businesses is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality accounting, revenue controls, inventory management, payroll systems, and statutory reporting.

Salary
N150,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: efezisouthsea2000@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.