Head Accountant Job in Nigeria

A reputable Group of Companies operating in the Oil, Gas and Hospitality sectors is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Accountant – Hospitality

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • The Head Accountant will lead the accounting function of the hospitality operation and will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, controls, revenue reconciliation, cash management and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting and financial operations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
  • Review daily revenue reports and reconcile revenue from relevant operational outlets.
  • Monitor cash, bank and POS transactions and ensure timely reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounts payable, receivables and supplier reconciliations.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections.
  • Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
  • Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities.
  • Implement and maintain effective internal financial controls.
  • Coordinate inventory and stock-related financial controls with relevant departments.
  • Ensure timely statutory deductions, tax filings and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits.
  • Supervise and develop members of the Accounts team.
  • Prepare financial analysis and reports for management decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities for cost control and improved financial efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • ICAN, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibility.
  • Previous accounting experience within the hotel or hospitality industry is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of revenue reconciliation, cost control, budgeting and financial reporting.
  • Good understanding of Nigerian taxation and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

Salary
N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: aprilbykunbiresumes@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.