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A luxury hospitality group focused on high-end lodges and guest experiences is looking for a FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT. This high-end hospitality group owns, manages, and markets luxury lodges, hotels, and safari experiences across Southern Africa, with a strong focus on guest experience, sustainability, and boutique property management. They are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional who can take full ownership of the accounting function while supporting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective cost control in a fast-paced environment. Candidate Responsibilities: 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. Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs). Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier reconciliations. Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt collection. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations. Monitor cash flow and liquidity. Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash). 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. Prepare VAT calculations and submissions. Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance regulations. Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits. Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Support operational teams (F&B, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost insights. Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and assets. Enforce company financial policies and SOPs. Work with hospitality systems such as: PMS: Opera, Apex; POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot; Accounting: Pastel, Sage Ensure data integrity between systems Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or audits. On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on operations. Core Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage). 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. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations). 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 Package Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Medical aid and provident fund contribution
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