Lodge Management Company based in Bryanston is looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper.
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.
To accurately complete the daily, weekly and monthly returns, submitting these timeously on the prescribed format in accordance with company standards.
Your responsibilities would include processing supplier invoices, liaising with suppliers and resolving queries.
Accruals & Prepayments relating to A/P and reconciling petty cash.
You would also be required to verify F&B receiving reconciling with purchases, ensure invoices match PO's and receipts and ensure the Aged Accounts Payable report agrees with the G/L.
To reconcile and balance cash, floats and dockets ensuring that these tally with daily income and expenditure.
Completion of monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments- extensive knowledge of the VIP payroll system would be a big advantage.
Preparation of monthly payroll journal.
Debtor processing, reconciliation & collection.
To notify management immediately of any variances in the above.
To ensure all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities is accurately completed.
To inform management of any shortages, surpluses or irregularities in connection with the above item and ensure that queries are handled immediately.
To assist with stocktaking at prescribed intervals.
To extend and process stocktaking figures accurately and timeously.
To ensure that petty cash vouchers and relevant documentation is securely and systematically kept.
To ensure that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters.
Prepare monthly financial packs and present this to the Finance Manager for finalisation.
Compile monthly financial report and highlight variances, discrepancies.
Ensure that all financial manuals and checklists are adhered to.
Ensure all unit admin staff know what results are expected of them.
Oversee training and development within the unit's admin departments.
Requirements:
At least 2-4 years' experience in a related field with a solid track record working as Senior Accounts within the Hospitality Industry.
Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
Valid RSA ID
Previous experience in managing the day to day financials
Commercially astute with strong leadership qualities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
Proficient in Pastel
Proficient in VIP Payroll
Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – OPERA would be a plus