MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting or similar major.
• Accountancy skills, ideally in a hospitality environment.
• Excellent financial/business decision making.
• Should possess strong Financial knowledge.
• Analytical skills and very well organised.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managing the day to day operations of the accounts department, like preparation and management of the lodge’s financial budgets.
• Implementing and overseeing all activities relating to the financial aspects of the lodge in compliance with the local tax laws and also by the lodge’s SOP’s.
• Additionally, responsible for the financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
• Ensure the safekeeping and updating of all legal documentation relating to the financial status of the lodge.
• Participates in the strategic and profitable development of the lodge activities.
• Full Finance function including debtors and creditors, all financial transactions and audit preparation.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills essential.
• Provides the necessary financial expertise to the lodge management team where required in order to assist the decision-making process.
• Provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity, identifying opportunities aligned to the lodge strategy for improving management control, designed to add value, improve the organisation’s operations and achieve lodge financial objectives.
• Prepare monthly financial packs for approval and presentation to Management.
• Compile variance report on budgets.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Hospitality Financial systems.
• Implementation of Policies and Procedures and systems for the lodge financial function.