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Financial Accountant

  • Sandton
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Accounting
  • Reference: JHB002724/BP

Apply before May 28 2026 | 50 Days left

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Employer: Bright Placements

 Group of Lodges and Hotels is seeking an experienced individual to manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls for a hospitality establishment (hotel, resort, lodge, restaurant group, or hospitality management company). Ensures accurate financial information to support operational decision-making and business performance.  Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting ReportingPrepare monthly management accounts (PCL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).Maintain general ledgerProduce weekly and monthly financial reports for Accounts Payable Receivable Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplierOversee AR billing, credit control, and debt Cash Banking Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bankMonitor cash flow andEnsure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).Revenue Cost Control (Hospitality-specific) Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, ).Review room revenue, FCB revenue, banqueting/eventsMonitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).Support stock takes and varianceTaxation Compliance Prepare VAT calculations andEnsure compliance with hospitality and financeLiaise with auditors during internal and external Budgeting Forecasting Assist with annual budgets and rollingSupport operational teams (FCB, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost Internal Controls Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, andEnforce company financial policies and Systems Technology Work with hospitality systems such as:PMS: Opera, ApexPOS: Micros, GAAP, PilotAccounting: Pastel, SageEnsure data integrity between

          Qualifications

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

          Experience

           
          • Minimum 2–4 years accounting experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred).
          • Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial
          • Experience with stock control, food C beverage cost systems, and revenue

          Skills G Competencies Technical Skills

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

          Behavioral Competencies


          • Attention to detail and
          • Strong communication and interpersonal
          • Problem-solving and analytical
          • Ability to work under pressure and meet
          • High integrity and commitment to financial
           

          Working Conditions

           
          • Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).
          • Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or
          • On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on
           
          ˘蔐×Benefits
          • Competitive salary and performance-based
          • Professional development
          • Comprehensive benefits
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