Chief Accountant

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Job Level: Senior Management

Chief Accountant at Domeo Resources International

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Sep 18, 2026, 11:14 AM

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Domeo Resources International (DRI) is a prolific organisation which proffers HR and Management Consultancy solutions premised on excellence and innovation. DRI analyses various organisational problems, develops improvement plans, deploys those plans and monitors the plans to ensure improved organisational performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Aba, Abia

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: General Manager / Management

Job Summary

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing accounting operations, managing financial controls, monitoring hotel revenue and expenditure, and providing timely financial information to management for effective decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead the Finance & Accounts function of the hotel.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting activities covering hotel revenue, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, inventory, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Accounting Operations:
• Maintain proper books of accounts and supporting financial documentation.
• Lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Finance & Accounts Department.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all hotel financial transactions.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting procedures and controls.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with approved hotel policies and accounting standards.
• Hotel Revenue & Daily Financial Audit:
• Oversee the recording and reconciliation of revenue from rooms, restaurants, bars, banquets, events, conference facilities, and other hotel operations.
• Review discounts, complimentary services, refunds, voids, allowances, and adjustments for proper authorization.
• Review daily revenue reports from the Front Office, POS, PMS, and other revenue-generating departments.
• Work closely with the Internal Audit Department to strengthen revenue controls.
• Reconcile daily sales with cash, card, transfer, and other payment collections.
• Investigate revenue discrepancies and report significant issues to management.
• Cash & Banking Management:
• Review cashier reports and cash reconciliations.
• Ensure appropriate controls are maintained over cash handling and banking.
• Monitor daily cash collections and ensure timely banking of hotel funds.
• Maintain accurate records of all cash and banking transactions.
• Supervise preparation and review of bank reconciliations.
• Monitor hotel bank accounts and investigate unusual or outstanding transactions.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
• Review invoices, purchase orders, delivery documentation, and approvals before payment.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue corporate or customer accounts.
• Supervise the processing and payment of approved supplier invoices.
• Maintain accurate supplier and creditor records.
• Ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and customers where necessary.
• Payroll & Staff-Related Payments:
• Maintain confidentiality of employee financial information.
• Reconcile payroll records with approved staff lists and attendance information.
• Ensure appropriate statutory deductions and remittances are processed.
• Verify salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, loans, advances, and other staff-related payments.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly payroll in accordance with approved employee records.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning:
• Assist management in preparing the hotel's annual operating budget.
• Support departmental heads in understanding and controlling their budgets.
• Provide financial information to support business planning and operational decisions.
• Monitor actual income and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyze significant budget variances and provide explanations to management.
• Inventory & Cost Control:
• Work with Procurement, Stores, Food & Beverage, and other departments to maintain effective inventory controls.
• Participate in periodic stock counts and reconciliation of physical stock with accounting records.
• Monitor food and beverage costs and investigate unusual variances.
• Review stock purchases, issues, transfers, wastage, and adjustments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary costs, wastage, and financial leakage.
• Financial Reporting:
• Ensure financial records are complete and up to date.
• Maintain proper documentation to support all financial reports.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and other financial schedules as required.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide management with financial analysis and explanations of key movements in income and expenditure.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance:
• Liaise with relevant tax authorities, auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Keep management informed of relevant accounting and statutory

Requirements

• affecting hotel operations.
• Support statutory and external audits by providing requested financial information and documentation.
• Ensure timely preparation and payment of applicable taxes and statutory obligations.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management:
• Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls to safeguard hotel assets.
• Monitor compliance with approved financial policies and procedures.
• Work with the Chief Internal Auditor to address control weaknesses and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation of financial transactions.
• Review financial processes to identify risks, weaknesses, errors, and potential losses.
• Asset & Fixed Asset Management:
• Ensure purchases, transfers, disposals, and write-offs of assets are properly authorized and recorded.
• Investigate discrepancies relating to missing, damaged, or unrecorded assets.
• Maintain accurate records of hotel fixed assets.
• Participate in periodic physical verification of hotel assets.
• Team Leadership & Department Management:
• Assign
• & Qualifications
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory financial requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Practical

Responsibilities

• and monitor completion of accounting tasks.
• Conduct regular departmental reviews and identify training needs.
• Supervise, train, and develop members of the Finance & Accounts team.
• Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure effective financial coordination.
• Promote accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and professional standards within the department.
• Management Support:
• Support management in evaluating expenditure, investments, contracts, and business proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and financial controls.
• Participate in management meetings and provide relevant financial information when required.
• Provide financial advice and analysis to the General Manager and management team.

Experience

with hotel accounting operations, including PMS/POS revenue reconciliation, daily sales audit, cash management, inventory, and cost control.

Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software;

with hotel management or accounting systems is an advantage.

4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN, or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Strong

in preparing management accounts, financial reports, budgets, and financial analysis.

Previous

in a hotel, hospitality group, restaurant, resort, or similar service organization is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Familiarity with hotel PMS and POS systems.

Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial procedures.

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Strong understanding of revenue and cost control.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Strong leadership and team-management abilities.

Excellent knowledge of hotel accounting operations.

Strong accounting and financial management skills.

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.

Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

High level of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and management accounts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Good knowledge of taxation and statutory compliance in Nigeria.

Personal Attributes:

Organized and methodical.

Good judgement and decision-making ability.

Strong team player.

Professional and disciplined.

Firm but approachable.

Strong ethical standards.

Responsible and accountable.

Highly analytical and detail-oriented.

Calm and composed under pressure.

Committed to accuracy and financial integrity.

Proactive and self-motivated.

Excellent problem solver.

Honest and trustworthy.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV detailing their qualifications, professional certifications, and relevant

to:

recruitment@domeoresources.org

using "Chief Accountant - Aba" as the subject of the email.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application

Deadline:

25th September, 2026.

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