Senior Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Together with Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers, assist in the 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.Verifying F&B receiving reconciling with purchases, ensuring invoices match PO's and receipts, and ensuring the Aged Accounts Payable report agrees with the G/L.Reconciling and balancing 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.Notifying management immediately of any variances.Ensuring all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities is accurately completed.Informing management of any shortages, surpluses, or irregularities and ensuring that queries are handled immediately.Assisting with stocktaking at prescribed intervals.Extending and processing stocktaking figures accurately and timeously.Ensuring that petty cash vouchers and relevant documentation are securely and systematically kept.Ensuring that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters.Preparing monthly financial packs and presenting this to the Finance Manager for finalization.Compiling monthly financial reports and highlighting variances, discrepancies.Ensuring that all financial manuals and checklists are adhered to.Ensuring all unit admin staff know what results are expected of them.Overseeing training.System Requirements:Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel SkillsProficient in PastelProficient in VIP PayrollGood working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – OPERA would be a plusRequirements:Applicants must have 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
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