Port Elizabeth: Accountant / Bookkeeper posted by Performit Personnel

Bookkeeper / Accountant

Hospitalality Industry | Full-Time

A renowned company in the hospitality industry is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years relevant accounting experience, preferably within the hospitality sector
• Formal qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel & Word)
  (Our systems are Google-based Google Sheets, Docs & Gmail experience with Google Workspace is advantageous)
• Experience working with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
• Strong understanding of multi-entity accounting and foreign exchange
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (owners are US-based)
• Willingness to undergo a credit check

Key Characteristics

• Energetic, inquisitive, and proactive
• Fast, effective, and efficient mindset
• Strong team player
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organised and structured
• Adaptable to technology and foreign-country legislation
• Trustworthy and professional

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 14 bank reconciliations
• Record journals including:
  • Interest received and payable
  • Depreciation
  • Provisions
  • Petty cash
  • Reservation system integration into QuickBooks
• Manage intercompany recoveries across multiple entities (exchange rate knowledge essential)
• Billing and management of Accounts Receivable
• Capturing and management of Accounts Payable and ageing
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Monthly Profit & Loss reporting for multiple entities using Google Sheets etc.