Accountant

HCER Consulting Limited is a leading provider of innovative human resource solutions and professional training programs. We have earned a strong reputation for delivering consulting experiences that help clients build capable teams, strengthen leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance.

With a team of experienced HR and industry professionals, we combine strategic insight with practical experience to deliver measurable results. Our services cover the full spectrum of human capital development, including recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, HR outsourcing, learning and development, and organizational restructuring.

Our consulting and training portfolio also extends to business management, data analytics, personal development, and digital literacy, helping both organizations and individuals achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Benin, Edo

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Management

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented, organised, and trustworthy Accountant to manage the hotel’s financial records, monitor revenue and expenses, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, monitoring daily transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting effective financial management of the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of the hotel’s daily transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile revenue generated from room bookings, restaurant services, bar operations, events, and other hotel services.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for management review.
• Monitor cash receipts, payments, expenses, and bank transactions.
• Reconcile the hotel’s cash register, POS transactions, bank statements, and other payment channels.
• Track accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collection of outstanding balances.
• Monitor expenses and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Verify invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and other financial documents.
• Assist with payroll preparation, staff allowances, deductions, and related financial records.
• Ensure proper documentation of purchases and expenses and collaborate with relevant departments to verify transactions.
• Support inventory and stock reconciliation for hotel supplies, food, beverages, and other operational items.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal financial policies.
• Identify and report financial discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential cases of fraud to management.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of the hotel’s financial information.

Requirements

• A Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification, such as ICAN or ACCA, is an added advantage.
• Previous accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting, account reconciliation, and basic tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Familiarity with hotel management systems and POS reconciliation is an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential financial information.

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@hcerconsulting.com using "Accountant/Benin" as the subject of the email.