Senior Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Candidate Requirements: Applicants must have at least 2-4 years experience as a Senior Accounts Assistant within the hospitality industry Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is beneficial Valid RSA ID Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced, Excel Skills, Pastel, VIP Payroll Good understanding of Hospitality PMS system and OPERA Assist Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers in budgeting, program development, and setting objectives for efficient hotel operations Complete daily, weekly, and monthly returns accurately and on time, following company standards Process supplier invoices, liaise with suppliers, and resolve queries Manage accruals and prepayments related to accounts payable, and reconcile petty cash Verify F&B receiving against purchases, ensure invoices match POs and receipts, and reconcile the Aged Accounts Payable report with the general ledger Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets to match daily income and expenditure Complete monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments; VIP payroll system knowledge is advantageous Prepare monthly payroll journal and handle debtor processing, reconciliation, and collection Notify management immediately of any variances or discrepancies Ensure accurate documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities Report shortages, surpluses, or irregularities and handle queries promptly Assist with stocktaking and process stocktaking figures accurately and timely Securely and systematically keep petty cash vouchers and relevant documentation Ensure control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters Prepare and present monthly financial packs to the Finance Manager for finalization Compile and highlight variances and discrepancies in monthly financial reports Adhere to financial manuals and checklists Ensure unit admin staff understand their expected results Oversee training and development within the units admin departments Manage day-to-day financials with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong leadership and commercial acumen Live-out.