Western Cape: Junior Hotel Accountant posted by Hospitality Hire

• Perform daily general ledger functions including account balancing and discrepancy resolution.
• Reconcile banking, investigate variances, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Check figures, postings, entries, and documents for accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare and distribute financial, accounting, statistical, auditing, and payroll reports.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and submit required reports timeously.
• Maintain credit card ledgers and perform credit checks where required.
• Classify and summarise financial data using journals, ledgers, and accounting systems.

Audit & Compliance

• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.
• Conduct stock take audits and verify counts.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, LSOPs, and financial control standards.
• Understand and apply fraud-prevention and collection procedures.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Support financial goals, budgets, and performance targets.
• Document profits and losses accurately.
• Monitor applicable taxes, ensuring they are properly accrued and collected.
• Assist other departments with budgeting and financial policy guidance.
• Maintain a robust accounting control environment.

Technical Accounting Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of P&L statements, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Use financial systems, spreadsheets, and relevant accounting software tools.
• Analyse and summarise financial data.
• Stay up to date with technical accounting knowledge and hotel finance best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting.
• Strong experience with reconciliations, general ledger entries, and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong mathematical reasoning, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Valid South African ID.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Problem-solving mindset with sound judgment.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments.