Job Summary
https://Apply Below/jobs/financial-accountant-bryanston-johannesburg / Our client a Resorts Management Company 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. Systems & Technology Work with hospitality systems such as: · PMS: Opera, Apex · POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot · Accounting: Pastel, Sage · Ensure data integrity between systems. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. · 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 processes. · Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue controls. Skills & Competencies Technical Skills · Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS. · Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations). · Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software. Behavioral 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. Benefits · Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. · Professional development opportunities. · Comprehensive benefits package. If you are a results-driven finance professional with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our client’s team by sending your CV to ronel@ Apply Below Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days of application. If you don’t get contacted, please regard your CV as not shortlisted.