Hotel Accountant

Hotel Accountant

Location: Ojodu Berger, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Hotel Accountant to oversee the financial operations of our client's hotel located in Berger Ojodu.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring daily revenue, controlling operational costs, and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.
• You will play a key role in tracking room revenue, food and beverage sales, and managing daily financial transactions to support the hotel's profitability.

Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all daily hotel financial transactions, including income, expenses, and receipts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for management review.
• Ensure all financial documents and records are properly filed and securely stored.
• Revenue & Bank Reconciliation:
• Reconcile daily revenue generated from rooms, the restaurant, bar, and other service centers.
• Verify sales records against Point of Sale (POS) systems, cash collections, and bank transfers.
• Reconcile bank statements with internal hotel records and investigate any discrepancies or leakages.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Monitor and manage outstanding corporate and guest accounts to ensure timely collection.
• Track payments owed to vendors and suppliers, ensuring invoices are properly documented and approved before payment.

Cost Control & Inventory Monitoring:

• Work closely with the purchasing and store departments to monitor inventory consumption (food, beverage, and operational supplies).
• Verify purchase invoices against approved requisitions and actual deliveries to prevent financial loss.
• Assist management in identifying areas of unnecessary expenditure and enforcing strict cost-control measures.

Payroll & Petty Cash Management:

• Prepare and verify staff payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, deductions, and allowances.
• Manage and disburse petty cash, maintaining strict controls and documentation for operational payments.

Tax & Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure the hotel complies with all local tax regulations (e.g., VAT, PAYE) and statutory deductions.
• Assist in preparing financial records for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in  Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of proven experience working as an Accountant (experience in the hospitality or hotel industry is a strong advantage).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or hotel-specific PMS) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Must reside within or in close proximity to the Berger Ojodu / Ikeja axis.

Key Skills:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of financial information.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various hotel departments.

Salary

N150,000 - N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

26th November, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@khadashaafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.