Jobs at Lorache Consulting Limited

Summary

• An Accountant in a hotel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's financial operations, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial reports, analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to management, all while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail within the unique complexities of the hospitality industry; often leading a team of junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Monitor key financial metrics and identify trends to inform decision-making.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports for management and stakeholders.

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing and posting journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.

Revenue and Receivables Management:

• Monitor room revenue, food and beverage sales, and other income streams.
• Analyze guest accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Manage credit card processing and reconciliation.

Cost Control and Expense Management:

• Analyze and monitor departmental expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review and approve invoices and purchase orders.
• Work with department heads to manage budgets and control cost

Compliance and Auditing:

• Ensure adherence to all applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for financial statement audits.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for compliance purposes.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to team members.
• Develop and implement training programs for accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or relevant professional accounting certification preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with significant experience in the hospitality industry
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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Job Overview

• We are seeking suitable candidates with enterprenurial spirit, and a can-do attitude to fill the vacant role in the hospitality arm of our Business as a Hotel Marketer.
• The Hotel Marketer is responsible for developing marketing strategies, co-ordinating and generating sales lead with the aim of maximizing the company’s revenues by Identifying new markets, business opportunities and managing same to increase sales revenue.

Responsibilities

• Effectively develop & promote efficient marketing strategies that will help promote hotel products & services in line with company objectives.
• Plan & coordinate all sales activities with the aim of maximizing the hotel's revenues by developing programs to increase occupancy and make profitable use of its facilities.
• Able to maintain awareness of the factors that influence the hotel industry and gain a deep understanding of the needs and attitudes of a hotel’s customers.
• Responsible for coordinating marketing and promotional activities to meet customer needs, working closely with other hotel staff to ensure customers satisfactory level is optimized.
• Have a clear understanding of the hotels business strategies, then set sales goals and determine action plans to meet those goals.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities and increase sales, and also implement all sales action plans.
• Conducts daily sales calls and arrange site inspection trips to hotels by corporate clients.
• Able to provide Quick and timely responses, immediate communication to stakeholders, and develop professional long term business relationships with the aim of driving customer loyalty.
• Always provide the highest quality of service to the customer.
• Execute and support the Administrative & Operational aspects of sales activities (e.g. generating proposal, Corporate Rate Application letter, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Key Performance Indicators:

• Business Development
• Lead Generation
• Client Relationship Management
• New Accounts/ Clients Acquisition
• Ability to Close Deals
• Brand Management & Promotion
• Product/ Service Knowledge
• Industry / Market Practices.

Requirements

• Level Required: Minimum of B.Sc or HND Degree, Membership of other certification is an added advantage, but not compulsory.
• Areas of study preferred: BSc/HND in Marketing or related field in similar role in related industries (Hospitality/ Travel Marketing/ PR)
• Experience: 10 + years’ experience in similar roles in related industries (Marketing/ Travel/ Hospitality)
• Business and Industry Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Proven sales experience
• Ability to multi-task and handle heavy workload
• Organized, detail-oriented and results driven.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with all levels of the organization
• People and team players
• High degree of personal loyalty & integrity
• Act with integrity and inspire trust
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset.