Financial Accountant

Industry:
Tourism/Hospitality – Other Tourism/Hospitality
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site

Job Summary

The 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:

o PMS: Opera, Apex

o POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot

o 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.

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.

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 team.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]