Job Title: Chief Accountant
Reference Code: 20122361
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Department: Finance
Employer: Le Meridien Ogeyi Place
Company Description: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotels and leisure companies in the world with more than 1000 properties in over 100 countries, is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Le Meridien, Aloft and Element.
Location: Le Meridien Ogeyi Place is ideally located in the heart of the Nigerian oil and gas city of Port Harcourt. It is situate beside the Port Harcourt Polo Club and the busy Aba Road that connects to South East Nigeria. The hotel offers 86 deluxe rooms and Suites that are tastefully furnished with African décor. The presence of the major oil and gas companies in Port Harcourt, banks and government establishments have made the city a preferred destination for business and leisure travelers.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Authorize and check account coding on invoices
• Ensure that correct backup is attached to the invoices
• Balance and update invoice and payment journals
• Post all prepaid invoices with the monthly distributions
• Check monthly accrual
• Ensure that Purchase ledger and General ledger are in balance for month end To assist Income Audit
• Support the Accounts Receivable, Credit Unit, General Cashier / Payroll Officer
• Assist during Month End Closing and Year End Closing as required
• Reconcile the Balance Sheet monthly
• Produce Payroll analysis monthly
• Produce intercompany invoices as per the balance sheet on a monthly basis
• Assist the Director of Finance with budget preparation as required
• Assist the Director of Finance with forecasting documentation as required
Requirements:
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting and a Professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) is required.
• An MBA is an added advantage.
Experience:
• Seven years in a reputable organization, preferably in an international hotel chain.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SAP, and other applicable computer systems. Budgetary analysis capabilities required.
Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Starwood standards.
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