Head of Accounts Job Vacancy in Lagos in a Leading Hospitality Firm

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

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