Hospitality Financial Accountant

Full Time 3 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng

Employment Information

Management is seeking an experienced individual to manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls for a hospitality establishment (hotel, resort, lodge, restaurant group, or hospitality management company). Ensures accurate financial information to support operational decision-making and business performance.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly management accounts (PCL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).Maintain general ledgerProduce weekly and monthly financial reports forAccounts Payable G Receivable Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplierOversee AR billing, credit control, and debtCash G Banking Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bankMonitor cash flow andEnsure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).Revenue G Cost Control (Hospitality-specific) Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, ).Review room revenue, FCB revenue, banqueting/eventsMonitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).Support stock takes and varianceTaxation G Compliance Prepare VAT calculations andEnsure compliance with hospitality and financeLiaise with auditors during internal and externalBudgeting G ForecastingAssist with annual budgets and rollingSupport operational teams (FCB, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with costInternal ControlsEnsure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, andEnforce company financial policies andSystems G TechnologyWork with hospitality systems such as:PMS: Opera, ApexPOS: Micros, GAAP, PilotAccounting: Pastel, SageEnsure data integrity between

Ǫualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
  • Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
  • Hospitality finance experience preferred.

Experience

 Minimum 2–4 years accounting experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred).
  • Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial
  • Experience with stock control, food C beverage cost systems, and revenue

Skills G Competencies Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
  • Experience with hospitality systems and accounting

Behavioural Competencies

  • Attention to detail and
  • Strong communication and interpersonal
  • Problem-solving and analytical
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet
  • High integrity and commitment to financial

Working Conditions

  • Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).
  • Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or
  • On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on
 
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance-based
  • Professional development
  • Comprehensive benefits
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