Accountant at Universal Human Resource Consult

About the Role

The Accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. The role supports budgeting, payroll, revenue reconciliation, and internal control processes to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.

About You

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient in hotel accounting systems, with a strong grasp of hospitality finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Management

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions including receipts, invoices, payments, and journal entries
• Post and reconcile daily revenue and expense transactions in the accounting system
• Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts and perform monthly reconciliations
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure transactions are properly coded

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain updated vendor and customer records

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and process monthly payroll in coordination with HR
• Ensure accurate deductions for taxes, pensions, and other statutory obligations
• File statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.) accurately and on time
• Maintain up-to-date employee financial records

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Generate daily revenue reports and support cash flow analysis
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Support the Financial Controller in preparing budgets and forecasts