Unit Accountant - Hotel ( Chennai)

Grand Continent Hotels Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Statutory benefits (PF, ESI)

Staff meal privileges

Job summary

A prominent hotel management company in Chennai seeks a Hotel Unit Accountant to manage daily accounting tasks in the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting/Finance and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include month-end closing activities and compliance with statutory regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in financial roles.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hotel or hospitality accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and India statutory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for the hotel unit.
• Drive month-end and quarter-end closing activities.
• Perform revenue reconciliations across POS/PMS systems.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Compliance

Education

B.Com or equivalent in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP/PMS systems (Oracle OPERA, Tally, SAP)

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Job description

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Base pay range

Primary Job Title: Hotel Unit Accountant

About The Opportunity

A professionally managed player in the Hospitality sector operating full-service hotels and F&B outlets across India. We deliver guest-centric service, multi-department operations (rooms, F&B, banqueting), and rigorous financial controls to maximise profitability and compliance at the property/unit level.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for the hotel unit: post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and ensure timely recording of all revenue and expense transactions.
• Drive month-end and quarter-end closing activities: prepare trial balance, reconcile sub-ledgers (AR, AP, payroll, fixed assets), and produce accurate P&L and balance sheet schedules.
• Perform revenue reconciliations across POS/PMS systems (rooms, F&B, banquets, other operating revenues) and ensure timely posting of revenue and taxes.
• Ensure statutory compliance for GST, TDS, payroll-related filings, and assist with monthly tax provisions and returns.
• Support internal and external audits: prepare schedules, explain variances, and implement audit recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare periodic MIS and operational reports for unit leadership and corporate finance (cost reports, variance analysis, cashflow updates) and suggest cost-control measures.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• B.Com or equivalent in Accounting/Finance with 1- 3 years of hotel or hospitality accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and India statutory compliance; experience with tax provisions and filings.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/PMS systems (Oracle OPERA, Tally, SAP, or similar) and reconciliations between POS/PMS and GL.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables,lookups,conditional formulas) and comfort producing accurate MIS on tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and ability to meet month-end close timelines.
• OPEN FOR FRESHERS WITH RIGHT ATTITUDE AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN QUICKLY
  
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site role with structured shifts in a service-driven hotel environment and opportunities for front-to-back office exposure.
• Competitive salary, statutory benefits (PF, ESI where applicable) and staff meal privileges.
• Clear growth path into senior unit finance or corporate accounting roles and on-the-job training in hospitality finance systems.
  
  

Location: T Nagar - Chennai. This role is ideal for detail-oriented accounting professionals seeking stable, operationally focused hospitality accounting responsibilities

Skills: accounting,finance,compliance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitality

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