Accountant
Accountant
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 Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments,depreciation).
Maintain general ledger accuracy.
Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).
Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier reconciliations.
Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt collection.
Cash & Banking
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty
cash).
Revenue & Cost Control (Hospitality-specific)
Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, etc.).
Review room revenue, F&B revenue, banqueting/events income.
Monitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).
Support stock takes and variance analysis.
Taxation & Compliance
Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance regulations.
Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Support operational teams (F&B, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost insights.
Internal Controls
Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and assets.
Enforce company financial policies and SOPs.
Systems & Technology
Work with hospitality systems such as:
PMS: Opera, ApexPOS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot
Accounting: Pastel, Sage
Ensure data integrity between systems.
Essential Pre-requisites:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
Minimum 24 years accounting experience (hospitality finance experience strongly preferred).
Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial processes.
Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue
controls.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software.
Behavioural Competencies
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High integrity and commitment to financial discipline.
Working Conditions
Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).
Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or audits.
On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending
on operations.