Excellent Jobs is a consulting and recruitment firm, dedicated to hiring and managing great talents for its clients.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
You are to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. You should good with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations. To follow the procurement policy of the company to the later.
Also you are responsible for the day to day task of each worker ensuring that they are at their duty post and ensuring that all PPE are worn... and things are done in accordance with the SOP that you are to design with the Hotel Manager and ensure proper daily training of all the staff is done.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting transactions
Prepare budget forecasts
Publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Controlling the payroll
Producing an accurate set of month-end accounts, with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods
Preparing profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet for senior management
Assisting in preparing budgets and business planning, including projected room revenue
Reconciling bank statements
Ensuring legislation is followed regarding VAT and PAYE
Chasing late payments, reporting bad debts and keeping a careful eye on the cash flow
Management of the HR Time and Attendance System
Manage Sick leave/Absence management
Participate in the Recruitment and Selection process in line with organization requirement
Responsible for the accuracy of all administration held on file (both manual and electronic) and for ensuring the information is updated, maintained and used to its maximum effectiveness.
Assist in performance management process
Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
Ensure accurate job descriptions are in place
Planning and sometimes delivering training- including inductions for new employees
Any other duties and specific project work which may be assigned from time to time by the Human Resource Manager.
Maintain good relationships with suppliers, vendors and service providers with the purpose of getting high quality products and services at good bargains.
Maintain company assets are maintained as at when due.
And any other job function that shall be given from time to time.
Requirements and skills
B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
Accountancy skills, ideally honed in a hospitality environment
IT knowledge, as transactions are usually done through computerized systems, electronic cash tills and so on
Data processing skills, including spreadsheet packages
Analytical and communication skills
Unmatched attention to detail as you’ll be preparing detailed financial information for senior management
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Hands-on experience with Hotel accounting software ,Advanced MS Excel skills and pivot tables
Experience with general ledger functions
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
14th March, 2024
Lagos Nigeria