Management Accountant needed for a top 5* establishment situated in the Cape Winelands.

Minimum Requirements:
• Full or Part Qualified with recognised Accounting designation, looking to develop industry skills
• Experience in the Hospitality and Leisure industry a must
• Excellent and confident communicator
• Focused on delivering to agreed deadlines
• Flexible and willing to help others with tasks when required
• Self-starter and self-motivator who is willing to work ‘hands-on’ and contribute positively in a small company environment
• High degree of IT literacy with excellent MS Excel skills
• Flexibility to work hours as required to fulfill the role as required

Duties would include:
• General ledger and accounting records of the Hotel
• Assisting in the preparation of financial and management accounts, including the annual audit, budget, forecasts, management accounts, CAPEX, cash flows and other reporting
• Assisting in the day to day processes and procedures and implementing appropriate controls to the business
• Daily management of Reservations System and allocation of receipts and deposits
• Ensure that all underlying business transactions are accurately recorded in the company’s accounting system
• Processing of invoices as well as reconciling of supplier accounts and payments
• Assistance with the resolution of day to day finance/accounting queries (internal & external) when required Balance Sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, payroll on a regular basis
• Bank reconciliation
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Intercompany reconciliations and recharges
• Assistance with the preparation of VAT Returns if needed
• Assist the Financial Controller in ensuring that key financial controls and procedures operate effectively, particularly in relation to sales, purchasing, food and beverage, stock, cash and capital expenditure
• Monitor compliance to accounting procedures
• Assist in preparation of year-end audit file and liaising with the company’s auditors
• Assist in providing analysis and information for the completion of tax returns
• Assistance with managing the company’s cash cycle – sales invoicing, prompt collection of receivables, action on overdue debts, purchase authorisation and payment of suppliers.
• Maintaining and agreeing loan balances both internal & external.
• Daily bank postings and reconciliation.
• Credit cards inflow postings and daily cash flow report.
• Assistance with the administration of duty claims processing any exemptions, insurance claims processing etc.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required

- Your CV
- At least 3 reference contacts for past employment (telephone + email contact details preferred)
- A professional, friendly head and shoulders photograph