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Junior Account Officer
About this role
Hotel Capitol in Lagos is recruiting a Junior Account Officer to support its finance and accounting functions. The role focuses on maintaining financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and regulations. The job targets candidates with basic accounting experience who can handle payroll, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The employer operates a modern three-star hotel with accommodating facilities and is located in Omole Phase 1; the job location is in Lagos with proximity to areas such as Ogba, Ojodu Berger, and Ikeja. The position is full-time and involves supporting various finance tasks as part of the accounting team.
What you would do
- Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving accounting issues
- Maintain filing and documentation of financial records
- Ensure records comply with policies and accounting standards
- Assist with payroll preparation and related entries
- Record and maintain financial transactions and records
- Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and financial analysis
- Perform finance and accounting duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Conduct bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations
- Support the preparation of audit schedules and provide documents
- Monitor outstanding receivables and payables
What they are asking for
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting
- Must have completed NYSC
- Proximity to work location (Ogba, Ojodu Berger, Ikeja, Akute, Agege, Ojota axis)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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