Financial Accountant.
Position is based in Bryanston to be in control of one of the Group's Hotels in Cape Town.
Highly reputable Luxury Game Lodge & Hotel Portfolio - Hospitality Group.
A solid track record working as a Financial Accountant/ Manager within the Hospitality Industry.
Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls over all aspects of the unit's business.
• Together with Finance Managers, Operations Managers and General Managers, assist in compilation of budgets, development of programmes, schedules and objectives which will enable the efficient and most profitable running of the hotels.
• Understand and interpret the financial accounts on a monthly basis of each property and to report back to the Group Chief
Executive Officer on any anomalies.
• Be responsible for the year-end audit of the properties.
• Prepare monthly financial packs and present this to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare the weekly financial reports and present this to the Financial Manager.
• Compile variance report on all overspends on budgets.
• Compile monthly financial report and highlight variances, discrepancies and/or changes in policy or strategy.
• Ensure that all financial manuals and checklists are adhered to.
• Write additional policies and procedures, as required, for the approval of the Chief Executive Officer prior to implementation.
• Ensure all unit admin staff know what results are expected of them.
• Improve the skills level of all accounting staff.
• Promote job satisfaction.
• Oversee training and development within the unit's accounting departments.
• Personnel Function:
Maintenance of Personnel Files, Contracts, Leave Schedules, Medical Aid, Provident Fund, etc.
Procedures Updates
Payroll
Compliance to any relevant statutory requirements
Conduct audits of all documentation in employee files
• As the Financial Accountant, your previous experience includes, but is not limited to supervising a finance team, whereas a self-driven individual you require very little financial supervision.
You should be commercially astute with strong leadership qualities.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in ACCPAC
• Proficient in VIP Payroll
• Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – NEBULA would be a plus
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have at least 2-4 years' experience in a related field with a solid track record working as a Financial Accountant/ Manager within the Hospitality Industry.
• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
• Valid RSA ID
SALARY The package is COST to COMPANY & includes a mandatory 5%
deduction toward the company's provident fund. Medical Aid is
available as part of the CTC package.
Salary: R30-33000 COST TO COMPANY MAX
Position is office based
5% provident fund is available (compulsory)
Valid RSA ID is required
Own vehicle required or access to reliable transport
Proven track record within a luxury hotel/lodge environment as per attached spec
NOTE: Company Retirement Age is 60
Candidates must be available for interview in person