Palm trees and spice, sound rather nice? Work independently and run a smooth finance operation at our client’s luxury property. One of our exclusive hospitality clients requires a dynamic, experienced and polished Accountant who is wanting to spread their wings beyond the South African borders. Based in Zanzibar, you will be reporting to the Group CFO in Cape Town. The company will cover all relocation costs, school fees and housing for the successful appointee and their family. As part of the company benefits, you will receive one return trip to any destination in the world, providing that the cost is not more than a trip to the country of residence. Must be in possession of a valid passport and clean criminal / credit record. Tanzanian Shillings will be converted to US Dollars. Remuniration: $1500 - $1700 per month.


Qualification:

Finance Diploma or Degree

Prefer commercial financial accounting experience over qualification



Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3 years Commercial experience, coming out of the hospitality industry

Pastel Evolution or Accpac are a prerequisite for this role

Advanced MS Excel skills required and will be assessed at interview stage

EasiPos and Procure knowledge will be an advantage

Ability to work under pressure

Strong attention to detail and precise numeracy skills



Job Description:

You will be responsible for the following:

Managing the Accounts Payable and preparing weekly Accounts Payable payments.

Prepares all necessary period end closing reports re Protel.

Completes month end journals.

Overseeing daily cash counts, credit card reconciliations, petty cash and float check.

Ensuring that the Debtors book stays within 30 – 60 days.

Assisting in annual Budget.

Assisting in annual Financial audit.

Supervise Procurement Department: Trade Analysis, performing monthly stock takes.

Performs an audit of the daily night audit insuring its accuracy and completeness and process daily sales journal.

Will maintain filing systems for the daily information for restaurant charges and credit cards.

Unallocated deposits and recon thereof.

Month end processing.

Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

Prepare reports as requested for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities.