Financial Controller - Opass Limited, Lagos

Our client is a leader in the hospitality industry with a passion for quality, honesty and excellence. They are seeking to recruit a Financial Controller. Reporting to: General Manager / Board of Directors Role Purpose The Financial Controller is the senior financial lead responsible for the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of the hotel. This is a \"hands-on\" leadership role that goes beyond the back office; you will be expected to master the numbers while actively partnering with operations to plug revenue leakages, control costs, and ensure the hotel meets its GOP (Gross Operating Profit) targets. Key Responsibilities: Financial Stewardship & Reporting

• The Monthly Close: Manage the full month-end and year-end accounting cycle within strict corporate deadlines.

• Reporting: Prepare and interpret the P&L (Departmental & Overall), Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements.

• Variance Analysis: Provide detailed Budget vs. Actual reports, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions to the GM.

• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors; maintain \"audit-ready\" files year-round.

Operational & Cost Control

• Revenue Integrity: Supervise the Income Audit function to ensure all rooms and F&B revenue is captured accurately.

• F&B Control: Monitor food and beverage cost percentages, analyze waste/variance, and support the Executive Chef with menu engineering.

• Inventory: Oversee stock/store audits and conduct regular spot checks in high-risk areas (bars, kitchens, and storage).

• Payroll & CAPEX: Implement strict payroll controls and monitor Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) to ensure projects stay within budget.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of all Nigerian statutory requirements (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension).

• SOP Enforcement: Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.

Candidate Requirements Education: al & Professional Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Professional Certification (Mandatory): Must hold at least one: ICAN (Preferred), ACCA, ACA, or CPA.

• Preferred: MBA or MSc in Finance; specialized Hospitality Finance certifications are a strong advantage.

Experience: & Systems Mastery

• Experience: 5–7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in Hospitality Finance and 2 years in a management/supervisory role.

• Systems Knowledge:

• PMS: Expertise in Opera or similar Property Management Systems.

• POS: Micros or Symphony.

• Accounting: SUN Systems, Sage, or Materials Control (MC).