Alan & Grant – Our client is a Hospitality conglomerate based in Nigeria with diverse business interests including restaurants, catering, snack food manufacturing, hotels, cinemas, and real estate development.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- The Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations.
- This role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and supporting management in making informed decisions to optimize revenue and control costs.
- The Financial Accountant works closely with operational teams to ensure efficient financial management across all hospitality functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
- Support management in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Monitor and analyze revenue streams from accommodation, food and beverage, events, and other services.
- Track operational expenses, including payroll, procurement, and maintenance costs.
- Assist in implementing cost-control measures to improve profitability.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Record and review journal entries for revenue, expenses, and other transactions.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Collaborate with operational teams to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.
- Utilize property management systems (PMS) and financial software to automate and improve reporting accuracy.
- Communicate financial results and recommendations to senior management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
- A Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
- 5 – 7 + years of experience in accounting, preferably within the hospitality or service industry.
- Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
- Experience with the use of SAGE accounting software is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online