Job Title: Night AuditorDepartment: Front Office / FinanceReports To: Front Office Manager / Financial ControllerLocation: [Specify Property], South Africa Job Purpose:The Night Auditor is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s night operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, auditing of daily transactions, and delivering excellent guest service during overnight hours. This role bridges front office operations and accounting, ensuring that all accounts balance and reports are accurate for management. Key Responsibilities: Night Audit & Financial DutiesPerform nightly audit of all hotel accounts, including guest folios, revenue, and cash handling.Reconcile daily revenue and generate financial reports for management review.Review postings and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.Prepare and balance the nightly trial balance, ensuring all revenue and expense accounts are accurate.Assist in month-end and year-end financial reporting as required. Front Office & Guest ServicesHandle late-night guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently.Respond to guest inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally.Maintain a secure environment for guests and staff during night hours.Monitor hotel facilities and report maintenance issues during the shift. Administrative TasksMaintain accurate records of night operations and financial transactions.Ensure compliance with hotel policies, accounting procedures, and South African financial regulations.Liaise with other departments regarding reservations, billing issues, and operational concerns. Required Skills & Competencies:Strong numerical and analytical skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Proficient in property management systems (PMS) and accounting software.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks during overnight hours. Qualifications & Experience:Matric / Grade 12 ...

Job Title: Night Auditor
Department: Front Office / Finance
Reports To: Front Office Manager / Financial Controller
Location: [Specify Property], South Africa
 
Job Purpose:
The Night Auditor is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s night operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, auditing of daily transactions, and delivering excellent guest service during overnight hours. This role bridges front office operations and accounting, ensuring that all accounts balance and reports are accurate for management.
 
Key Responsibilities:

1. Night Audit & Financial Duties

• Perform nightly audit of all hotel accounts, including guest folios, revenue, and cash handling.
• Reconcile daily revenue and generate financial reports for management review.
• Review postings and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Prepare and balance the nightly trial balance, ensuring all revenue and expense accounts are accurate.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial reporting as required.

1. Front Office & Guest Services

• Handle late-night guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently.
• Respond to guest inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a secure environment for guests and staff during night hours.
• Monitor hotel facilities and report maintenance issues during the shift.

1. Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate records of night operations and financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, accounting procedures, and South African financial regulations.
• Liaise with other departments regarding reservations, billing issues, and operational concerns.

 
Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in property management systems (PMS) and accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks during overnight hours.

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12 minimum; relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Accounting is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a Night Auditor or in hotel accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of South African financial regulations, GST, and cash handling procedures.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, PMS software, and accounting systems).

 
Working Conditions:

• Overnight shifts, typically from 10 PM to 6 AM.
• Rotational schedule may include weekends and public holidays.
• Work involves interaction with guests, colleagues, and occasional exposure to operational emergencies.