OVERVIEW - 5* Hotel within the Franschhoek Valley
The Accountant will be responsible for the overseeing of the full financial function, ensuring trial balance is ready and reconciled for monthly financial reporting and provide guidance and assistance to improving financial and operating systems across all the business units.
The Accountant will provide support to the Head of Operational Finance and Head of Reporting Finance in all accounting and business practices
CONTRIBUTION
Drive accurate and timeous monthly reporting including P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
Perform preliminary analysis of variances between budgets, actuals, forecasts, statistics and KPIs.
Financial system management and development according to business and reporting needs.
Intercompany transaction management.
Manage cash flow ensuring timely receipts and payments are maintained, including forex.
Analysing stock reports, movements and processing stock related journals.
Maintain Fixed Asset Register and Capex control schedule, ensuring accuracy and completion.
Assistance in budgeting and forecasting processes.
Ensure appropriate application of accounting policies and company standard processes.
Support statutory and financial reporting compliance activities as required.
Adhoc reports and tasks as required from management and business operations.
To immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of the property (being based at the accounts office on the premises).
To manage workload effectively within the team and address any concerns raised by management.
To attend meetings as required.
To have clear working knowledge of all company policies and to operate within their scope.
PERSONAL CRITERIA
Results and standards orientated.
Works with passion, pride, and ambition.
Proactive, uses initiative and committed to the interests of the business.
Committed to service excellence, guest satisfaction and internal customers (your colleagues).
Flexible manner with the ability to respond and adapt to situations.
A team player with the ability to work independently.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Works well under pressure and naturally goes the extra mile.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Perform under pressure ensuring deadlines are met.
Analytical, problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead, guide and support members of the team.
Sense of responsibility and ethical standards.
Knows how to have some fun!
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years' experience in overall accounting.
Experience in similar hospitality industry an advantage.
Sound experience in all aspects of accounting up to trial balance.
Sound understanding of reconciling and analysing general and subsidiary ledgers.
Proficient knowledge of Sage X3/Enterprise Management.
Experience on Property Management System (INFOR HMS) would be an advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Good command of English language, verbal and written.
OFFERING
Monthly Salary: R (negotiable, depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 17h00
Provident Fund: 7.5% company contribution (Old Mutual)
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution (Discovery)
Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of annual salary (based on certain criteria)
Cell Phone Allowance: Cell phone or allowance
Annual Leave: 15 days plus an additional day for your birthday
Notice Period: Two months