We are looking for an experienced FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT to join this well-known Lodge Management Company and maintain financial controls over one of the Company’s establishments.
Position is live out as based at HO in Bryanston.
MUST be able to travel to properties when required
Valid RSA ID is required
Proven track record & experience is a MUST – anyone with no finance hospitality background will be immediately disregarded.
Applicants must have at least 5 years’ experience in a related field with a solid track record working as Financial Manager or Financial Accountant within the Hospitality Industry.
Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
Candidate MUST have been the senior finance compiling the actual management accounts pack itself – no assistants/controllers please.
Main job duties:
Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls over all aspects of the unit’s business.
Together with Operations Managers and General Managers, assist in compilation of budgets, development of programmes, schedules and objectives which will enable the efficient and most profitable running of the hotels.
Understand and interpret the financial accounts on a monthly basis of each property and to report back to the Group Chief Executive Officer on any anomalies.
Be responsible for the year-end audit of the properties.
Approve monthly financial packs and present this to the Chief Executive Officer.
Approve the weekly financial reports and present this to the Chief Executive Officer.
Compile variance report on all overspends on budgets.
Compile monthly financial report and highlight variances, discrepancies and/or changes in policy or strategy.
Ensure that all financial manuals and checklists are adhered to.
Write additional policies and procedures, as required, for the approval of the Chief Executive Officer prior to implementation.
Ensure all unit admin staff know what results are expected of them.
Improve the skills level of all accounting staff.
Promote job satisfaction.
Oversee training and development within the unit’s accounting departments.
Personnel Function: Maintenance of Personnel Files, Contracts, Leave Schedules, Medical Aid, Provident Fund, etc.
Procedures Updates: Payroll, Compliance to any relevant statutory requirements, Conduct audits of all documentation in employee files
System Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
Proficient in ACCPAC
Proficient in VIP Payroll
Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system –OPERA would be a plus
Start: ASAP – negotiable in case of current notice period
Salary:
ZAR 30 – 33k CTC – might be slightly negotiable
13% compulsory Provident Fund (part of CTC)
Optional Medical (part of CTC)
To apply for Financial Accountant | Bryanston | Lodge Management Company, send your CV with recent photo and contactable references.
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