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.