Job Description
Reporting Line: General Manager
Functional Oversight: Director of Operations
ROLE PURPOSE
The Accountant is responsible for financial control, revenue protection, cash-flow management, and accurate reporting at Roseann Gold Hotel.
The role ensures that:
• All revenues are fully captured
• All expenses are justified, approved, and correctly recorded
• Financial records are audit-ready at all times
• Management has clear, timely financial insight to support decisions and dividend planning
This is a control and integrity role, not a clerical position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Revenue & Income Control
• Reconcile daily room revenue against PMS, POS, bank inflows, and front desk reports
• Track corporate accounts, long stays, and receivables
• Flag under-posting, revenue leakage, or irregular pricing
• Ensure all discounts, corporate rates, and complimentary stays are properly authorised and recorded
Cash Flow & Expense Management
• Monitor daily cash position and bank balances
• Control petty cash and staff reimbursements
• Track payables and manage supplier payment schedules
• Prevent duplicate, inflated, or unauthorised payments
• Ensure expenses stay within approved budgets
Payroll, Service Charge & Bonus Accuracy
• Prepare monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Calculate and verify:
• Occupancy-linked management bonuses
• Sales commissions
• Service charge distribution
• Ensure compliance with approved payroll structures
• Maintain payroll confidentiality and accuracy
Financial Reporting & Management Intelligence
• Prepare:
• Monthly Profit & Loss statement
• Cash flow summary
• Expense variance analysis
• Track key hotel metrics:
• Occupancy
• ADR
• RevPAR
• Payroll as % of revenue
• Provide clear financial insights to management for decision-making
Compliance & Audit Readiness
• Handle VAT, PAYE, WHT, and statutory filings
• Maintain complete and verifiable financial records
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure financial practices comply with company policies and Nigerian regulations
Systems & Process Discipline
• Maintain accurate accounting records using approved accounting software
• Enforce documentation for all financial transactions
• Support process improvements to strengthen financial controls
• Work closely with Admin/HR and Operations teams to ensure data accuracy
PERFORMANCE METRICS KPIs
The Accountant will be assessed on:
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Revenue reconciliation and leakage prevention
• Payroll and bonus accuracy
• Compliance record zero penalties or audit issues
• Quality of cash-flow visibility provided to management
• Ability to support sustainable profitability and dividend readiness
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
• Base Salary: ₦250,000 per month
• Performance Bonus: ₦0 – ₦100,000 per month occupancy-linked and performance-based
Bonuses are earned only when the hotel meets approved occupancy and profitability thresholds.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Relevant professional certification is an advantage
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience hospitality experience preferred
• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
• This is a hands-on role
• Accuracy is non-negotiable
• Financial discipline is critical to the hotel’s stability and growth
• The Accountant is expected to act in the best financial interest of the hotel at all times