Financial Controller Lekki

Sales Force Consulting - Our client, a premium hospitality enterprise, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Interview Mode: Physical Responsibilities

Effectively coordinate the hotel’s liquidity management procedures maximizing quality yields for idle funds. Generate accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements. Coordinate operating budget preparation, monitor spending variances, and forecast future cash flow. Manage day-to-day ledger tasks, accounts payable/receivable and payrolls. Train, mentor, and direct accounting staff and junior finance personnel Initiate and maintain financial controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to plug loopholes, identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues to minimize financial risk and fraud. Maintain accurate asset register; obtain all procurements or asset acquisition, expenses/payment information to facilitate financial reports as well as effect depreciations. Ensure the substantiation of all financial transactions evidenced by source documents. Carry out periodic and prompt reconciliation of bank statements to ensure they tally with the company’s records with zero tolerance for and prompt recovery of excess charges. Periodically prepare special financial and trend reports to the CEO for decision making. Execute monthly audit of all financial transactions, reporting exceptions and remedial actions Secure all source documents, keeping financial information confidential, ensuring speedy and ease of retrieving them. Ensure accurate inventory management and transparent recording

First Degree/HND in  Accounting, Finance or related field. Applicants must possess a minimum of 10 years accounting work experience 7 of which must be in a hospitality business. ACA qualification is compulsory A Master's degree (e.g., an MBA with a focus on Accounting) is an advantage

Candidate must be a Chartered Accountant Proven experience in accounting or finance roles Experience with financial reporting and audit processes. Familiarity with manufacturing regulations and understanding the unique financial and regulatory challenges in these areas

Ability to develop and implement cost saving measures Ability to work independently with little supervision. Business Acumen Attention to details. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or industry-specific software). Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting. Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve business performance. Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders. Understanding of compliance requirements specific to each industry, such as tax laws for hotels. Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting Candidate must live within Lekki axis or can easily procure accommodation. 

N500,000 - N700,000 per month.  Application Closing Date

20th November, 2026.  How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (PDF or Word) to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL CONTROLLER" as the subject of the mail.

Note: For more enquiries: 08120796570 (Text messages or Whatsapp chats only. No calls).