Hotel Accountant / Admin Officer

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our team as a Hotel Accountant and Administrative Officer. You will be responsible for managing the hotel's financial records, ensuring administrative efficiency, and supporting management in day-to-day operations to promote accountability, compliance, and smooth business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records, including daily income, expenses, and cash flow
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for management review
• Handle invoicing, receipts, payments, and proper documentation of transactions
• Manage payroll processing, staff salaries, and statutory deductions
• Monitor budget implementation and control operational costs
• Reconcile bank statements and manage petty cash
• Ensure proper stock valuation and cost tracking in collaboration with store and operations staff

Administrative

• Maintain staff records, employment files, and attendance documentation
• Support recruitment documentation, contracts, and onboarding processes
• Manage office supplies, records, and general administrative systems
• Coordinate communication between management and staff
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and operational procedures

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, government levies, and statutory requirements
• Prepare documents for internal and external audits
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies when required

Operational Support

• Work closely with hotel management to improve financial efficiency
• Support departmental heads with financial data and analysis
• Monitor revenue from rooms, food & beverage, and other hotel services

Reporting & Advisory Role

• Provide financial advice to management for informed decision-making
• Highlight financial risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities

Location Requirements

Candidates must reside within Lagos, Nigeria.