Job Summary
We are looking to hire a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and maintaining compliance with statutory and organizational policies. They will play a critical role in developing budgets, preparing financial reports, and advising management on strategic
financial planning to optimize performance. As a Risk Champion, the role holder will proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks while fostering a culture of accountability and compliance across the organization. They will also take the lead in training departments on the importance of finance to the business, incident reporting, and basic financial reporting, ensuring alignment and understanding across teams. This role demands a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and leadership skills to enhance financial processes, improve operational efficiency, and support organizational growth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts receivable and payable.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for management decision-making.
- Develop, manage, and monitor budgets to optimize financial performance.
- Ensure timely payment of suppliers and effective management of vendor relationships.
- Process payroll using Dove Payroll software, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure Banking of Lodge Revenue on a Daily Basis
- Manage Petty Cash
- Reconcile bank statements and lodge accounts to maintain financial integrity.
- Conduct cost analysis to identify opportunities for financial efficiency.
- Oversee inventory and stock control, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
- Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard lodge assets.
- Handle cash management and oversee daily financial transactions.
- Prepare financial forecasts and advise management on financial planning.
- Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Prepare NHIMA, NAPSA & PAYE returns and ensure that they are paid in time
- Serve as a Risk Champion, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational
risks.
- Train all departments on the importance of finance to the business and how it impacts overall
performance.
- Basic financial reporting to enhance cross-departmental understanding of financial processes.
- Collaborate with department heads to align financial strategies with operational goals.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics to support organizational growth and sustainability.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations and lodge policies. Support internal and external audits.
Qualifications, Skills, Proficiencies, Experience and Exposure
- A Degree in Finance & Accounting or its equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Familiarity with hospitality industry standards and practices will be an added advantage.
– Proficiency in excel and payroll processing, preferably Dove Payroll software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Mature, trustworthy, and of high integrity.
