About this role
HCER Consulting Limited is hiring an Accountant for a full-time role in Benin, Edo, in the hospitality sector. The position involves maintaining accounting records, monitoring daily transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial management for a hotel. The role requires someone who is detail‑oriented, organised and trustworthy, capable of handling financial reporting, cash and bank reconciliation, payroll support, and compliance with policies and tax regulations. The company provides HR, consulting and training services across various business areas and operates in hospitality management. The role includes assisting with inventory, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate and secure financial information.
What you would do
- Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.
- Identify and report discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential fraud to management.
- Document purchases and expenses and verify transactions with relevant departments.
- Reconcile cash register, POS transactions, bank statements and other payment channels.
- Track accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely payments and collections.
- Monitor cash receipts, payments, expenses and bank transactions.
- Keep accurate records of daily financial transactions.
- Assist with inventory and stock reconciliation for hotel supplies and items.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards and internal policies.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for management review.
What they are asking for
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is an added advantage.
- Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with hotel management systems and POS reconciliation is an advantage.
- High integrity, accuracy, accountability and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and handle confidential information.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Previous accounting experience, preferably in hotel or hospitality sector.
- Good knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting, account reconciliation and basic tax compliance.
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