Johannesburg: Financial Accountant posted by The Good Human (Pty)Ltd

About the Role

The Good Human (Pty)Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls for a hospitality establishment. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial information to support operational decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
• Maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).
• Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier reconciliations.
• Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt collection.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
• Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).
• Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, etc.).
• Review room revenue, F&B revenue, banqueting/events income.
• Monitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).
• Support stock takes and variance analysis.
• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance regulations.
• Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits.
• Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support operational teams (F&B, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost insights.
• Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and assets.
• Enforce company financial policies and SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
• Hospitality finance experience preferred.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Systems & Technology

Experience with hospitality systems such as:

• PMS: Opera, Apex
• POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot
• Accounting: Pastel, Sage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software.

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to financial discipline.

Working Conditions

Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).

Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or audits.

On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Professional development opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package.