Financial Controller at Undisclosed Hospitality Enterprise via Sales Force Consulting – Lekki

A premium hospitality business in Lekki, Lagos, is recruiting a Financial Controller through Sales Force Consulting. The role will manage financial reporting, budgets, liquidity, accounting controls and oversight of finance staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage liquidity and cash forecasts, including the effective use of available funds.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, budgets and variance analyses.
• Oversee general ledgers, payables, receivables, payroll and statutory accounting records.
• Supervise, train and mentor accounting personnel.
• Introduce and maintain financial control procedures that identify risk, non-compliance and potential fraud.
• Keep accurate asset and depreciation registers and verify supporting documents for transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts promptly, monitor excess charges and present trend reports to the CEO.
• Carry out monthly transaction audits and monitor inventory and document security.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least seven years’ accounting experience, including four years in a hospitality business.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, auditing, reconciliation and industry compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership, cost-control, analysis, confidentiality and communication skills.
• ACA or ANAN membership and a relevant master’s degree are advantages.
• Applicants must live near Lekki or be able to secure nearby accommodation.