Hotel Account Officer at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Summary

• A Hotel Account Officer with an OND qualification plays an essential role in supporting the financial operations of the hotel.

Responsibilties
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record daily sales, expenses, invoices, and petty cash transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial documents.

Cash Handling & Reconciliation:

• Reconcile daily cash, POS, and bank transactions.
• Prepare daily sales reports for management.
• Track cash inflows and outflows to prevent discrepancies.

Payroll Support:

• Assist in preparing monthly payroll.
• Maintain attendance sheets, staff deductions, and allowances.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and receivables.
• Assist in managing vendor relations and documentation.

Budget Monitoring:

• Support management in monitoring departmental budgets.
• Report unusual expenses or variances from the budget.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work with the storekeeper to track stock usage.
• Participate in weekly/monthly stock-taking.
• Help minimize wastage and monitor cost of sales.

Banking Operations:

• Prepare deposit slips and ensure daily banking where required.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with hotel accounting procedures.
• Assist internal and external auditors during reviews.

Reporting:

• Prepare financial summaries for management.
• Highlight issues such as revenue shortfalls, cash shortages, and spending irregularities.

Customer & Staff Communication:

• Provide financial information to departments when requested.
• Support front office and management with billing or financial clarifications.