Hotel Accountant Job at Domeo Resources International

Domeo Resources - Our client, a Reputable Hotel, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Hotel Accountant

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 

Main Function

• The Accountant will oversee financial operations for the company’s hospitality units (restaurants, lounges, or hotels).
• The role requires hands-on experience in managing accounts within the hospitality industry, ensuring accuracy of daily sales reconciliations, monitoring costs, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Role Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Record and reconcile daily restaurant/hotel revenue from POS, cash, and bank deposits.
• Monitor and report on food & beverage sales, room revenues (if hotel), and other income streams.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage payroll, staff advances, and incentive payouts.

Cost & Inventory Management:

• Track the cost of sales and monitor kitchen/bar inventory usage.
• Work with procurement and store officers to reconcile purchases vs consumption.
• Perform variance analysis between budgeted vs actual costs.
• Identify areas of wastage, pilferage, or leakages and recommend solutions.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, tax laws, and statutory filings (VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records.
• Maintain proper documentation of invoices, receipts, and supplier contracts.

Budgeting & Cash Flow Management:

• Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and advise management on liquidity.
• Support management with financial insights for business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Certifications:

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or in progress) preferred.
• Solid knowledge of hospitality-specific accounting (POS reconciliations, stock costing, daily revenue reports).
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP) and MS Excel.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounting in a hotel setting is a must.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of hospitality operations (kitchen, bar, front desk, booking or sales).
• Analytical mindset with cost and revenue monitoring skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & cover letter to: recruitment@domeoresources.org using the Job Position as the subject of the email.