Accountant at Universal Human Resource Consult

Job Description

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

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.
• Track departmental expenditures against budgets and report variances.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring cost control measures across departments.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to hotel financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Safeguard assets by verifying and reconciling cash, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Report any discrepancies or irregularities to management immediately.
• Support compliance with local accounting regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• B.Sc.in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification or ongoing certification (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with financial reconciliations, payroll, and statutory filings.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in hotel accounting software (e.g., Opera, Sage, Micros, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.