Our Client, a leading hospitality firm, is looking to hire very experienced professional that meet the criteria below.
Location: Lagos
Sector: Hospitality
Department: Account
Function: Head of Accounts
Reporting to: Executive Director, Finance
Job Title: Head of Accounts
GDF Consult – Nigeria
Maintain financial records
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information & prepare financial reports
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures Devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting
Direct and coordinate activities of other accountants and clerical workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks
Conduct performance appraisal/review for all members of the department
Direct and oversee all the financial activities of the Hotel including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook
Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies
Oversee accounting departments, budget preparation and management, and audit functions
Meet regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction
Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate
Confer with the General Manager and Department Heads to coordinate and prioritize planning
Estimate requirements for capital, land, buildings, and an increase in the work force
Assist with analyzing the Hotel’s operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, downsized, or eliminated
Conduct performance appraisal/review for all members of the department
Any other duties assigned
Desired Skills and Experience
Academic Qualification: BSc Degree Accounting/ACA/ACCA
Years of Experience: 10 years in identical or at least similar positions.
Age: Not less than 35 years.
Local and IFRS Accounting expertise
Tax expertise
Deep knowledge in ERP system application
Cash Management and Financing Expertise
Internal Control
Project Management
Risk Management
Leadership/Teaming
Time Management/Work Prioritization
Delegation
Communication/Presentation
Impeccable integrity
High ethical standards
Team spirit oriented
Interpersonal and networking abilities
How to Apply
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