Accountant - Epe

About this role

The role is for an Accountant at a hotel, supporting financial management across Lagos-based operations. The job focuses on maintaining financial records, monitoring revenue and expenses, preparing reports, and ensuring proper financial controls and compliance for the hospitality business. It targets candidates with qualifications in accounting or finance and experience in hotel or hospitality settings. The employer is Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited, a hospitality consultant company established in 2009 with a Lagos head office, serving hotels and hospitality clients. The position involves working with multiple departments to ensure accurate financial processing and reporting.

What you would do

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions
• Monitor daily revenue from hotel services
• Reconcile daily sales reports with payments received
• Monitor and document hotel expenses and obtain authorisations
• Manage cash and bank reconciliations
• Prepare staff payroll and related payments
• Track accounts payable and receivable
• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
• Coordinate with Storekeeper, Purchasing, Kitchen and Bar on stock movements and losses

What they are asking for

• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Relevant experience in hotel or hospitality accounting
• Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Honesty, integrity and attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of hotel management systems and revenue reconciliation
• Ability to prepare financial statements and management reports

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