Account Officer

Our Client is a premier hospitality destination in Epe, Lagos State, offering comfortable accommodation, restaurant and bar services, swimming pool facilities, conference rooms, and event spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social functions. As a growing hospitality brand redefining comfort in Epe, we maintain high standards of service delivery while expanding our operational footprint across Lagos State. We seek a detail-oriented Account Officer to strengthen our finance team and support accurate financial record-keeping in line with Nigerian hospitality industry standards. We are recruiting a qualified Account Officer to manage day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate books of accounts, process payments, and support month-end closing activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Hotel Manager to ensure financial integrity across front-office revenue, restaurant/bar sales, event bookings, and vendor payments in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Location: Epe, Lagos (Don\'t apply if you do not stay close to this area and its environs) Employment Type: Full-time   Key Responsibilities:    Financial Record Keeping 

• Record daily transactions from all revenue centres (front desk, restaurant, bar, event hall) into the accounting system 

• Reconcile cash collections, bank deposits, and POS/transfer payments daily to ensure 100% accuracy  

• Maintain subsidiary ledgers for debtors (corporate clients), creditors (suppliers), and petty cash 

• Prepare and file VAT returns (5% on hotel services) and WHT schedules in compliance with FIRS requirements  

• Support payroll preparation, including staff allowances, overtime, and statutory deductions (Pension, NHF, ITF)  

Operational Accounting 

• Verify purchase requisitions and process supplier payments after management approval  

• Conduct weekly stock count verification for restaurant/bar inventory and report discrepancies  

• Prepare daily sales summaries and variance reports for management review  

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet) under supervision  

• Maintain an organised filing system for invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers for audit readiness 

Compliance & Reporting 

• Ensure all financial documentation complies with Nigerian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (NGAAP)  

• Support external auditors during annual statutory audits with timely document provision  

• Monitor compliance with internal control procedures to prevent revenue leakages  

• Flag unusual transactions or potential fraud indicators to management immediately  

Required Qualifications:   

• Minimum: OND or HND in Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, ...