Job Summary
Employer Description Hospitality Management Company Job Description Our client 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 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum 2–4 years accounting experience ( hospitality experience strongly preferred ). Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage). Hospitality finance experience preferred. Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial processes. Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue controls. Skills Technical Skills Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations). Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software. Behavioural Skills 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. Benefits Performance-based bonuses.