Accountant at ECLAT HR Consulting

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Process accounts payable, including verifying invoices, processing payments to vendors, and managing vendor relationships.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing guests/clients, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Assist with payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and timely disbursement to employees.
• Prepare and process journal entries and reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
• Generate and review financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, on a regular basis.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical data, analysis, and insights.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations (e.g., VAT, WHT, PAYE), accounting standards, and company financial policies.
• Conduct regular audits of financial transactions and records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring accurate valuation and control of stock.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and provide financial insights as required.
• Prepare various financial reports for management, highlighting key financial performance indicators.
• Participate in year-end closing procedures and assist with external audits

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, ICAN) is highly preferred or in progress.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry.

Preferred Skills 

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear financial reporting.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.