• Location: Nigeria
• State: Lagos
• Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We are looking for a proficient and suitable qualified individual to submit applications for the above-mentioned position, to lead and improve our Financial department.
• The individual we have in mind must have the following Qualifications, Experience, Exposure and especially Managerial Capabilities

Core Responsibilities
Includes, but not limited to:

• The Controller is responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the department
• Develops and recommends the department’s budget and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• The Controller is responsible for reporting financial results to the General Manager, Accor head office and owners.”
• Establishes, coordinates and administers all financial systems, internal controls and the hotel’s capital expenditure plan.
• Prepares and reviews budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports and tax returns in compliance with government regulations
• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating and participating in the activities of All Accounting personnel; IT, Purchasing and Stores of the Hotel.
• Active participation and monitoring on the financial aspects (Sun system/ opera/ micros etc.).
• Ensure compliance of all accounting system, procedures and reports with established accounting and control standards and procedures in compliance with all government regulations a as approved by the owners.
• Anticipate and address guest issues and establish proactive processes to promote guest satisfaction.
• Interacts in a positive way with all team members to ensure excellent guest experience.
• Supervision of the front office.
• Maintain good relations with banks to facilitate operation in the hotel.
• Maintain good relationship with government to facilitate the handling of such hotel functions as tax matters, import licenses and customs clearances.
• Direct preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts; establish or recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the hotel.
• Support General Manager by direct preparation of monthly and annual reports to summarize and forecast the hotel’s revenues, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Assist all department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets and feasibility studies and whenever any financial information or expertise is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager
• Direct, coordinate and participate in all activities of Accounting personnel, such as:
  preparing management reports, financial statements and related accounting reports;
  receiving, storing, issuing, accounting for, and controlling the cost of food, beverage, general supplies, operating equipment and fixed assets; reconciliation of all revenue requisition needed equipment, materials and supplies; receiving, keeping, depositing, and disbursing funds; preparing, controlling and maintaining all vouchers and cheques; processing and preparing all credit applications; auditing all revenue reports of the hotel;
• Be an inspiration to all hotel staff to achieve luxury levels of performance.
• Is an integral part of the business team, attends all scheduled meetings and contribute actively with proper preparation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations, utilizing internal controls, auditing and security procedures.
• Ensure the collection of payments in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor hotel expenses to stay within budget guidelines, as well as gather and report financial information to the General Manager.
• Ensures optimal compliance with corporate focus audit.
• Requirements
• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in any other related field, ICAN, or ACCA is also an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years managerial work experience in an accounting firm or hotel
• Special skills in Sun, Opera and micros systems.
• Excellent communications, organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of the computer and application programs
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Capability of dealing with crisis or emergency situations effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Remuneration
The position comes with attractive remuneration and company benefits.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae to: 

H7577-HR@accor.com

using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.