Financial Accountant – Hospitality Management Company – Johannesburg

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a Financial Accountant for established hospitality company based in Johannesburg. This company manages properties across South Africa to the highest standard

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls over all aspects of the unit’s business.
• Together with Finance Managers, 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.
• Prepare monthly financial packs and present this to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare the weekly financial reports and present this to the Financial Manager.
• 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.
• Oversee training and development within the unit’s accounting departments.

Requirements:

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in Pastel
• Proficient in VIP Payroll
• Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system –Apex/Nebula would be a plus
• Applicants must have at least 2-4 years’ experience in a related field with a solid track record working as a Financial Accountant / Manager within the Hospitality Industry.
• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
• Valid RSA ID

Salary on offer of R28,000 – R30,000 NEG. The package is COST to COMPANY & includes a mandatory 5% deduction toward the company’s provident fund. Medical Aid is available as part of the CTC package. If this role sounds like it suits you then please get in touch with your CV, references and profile photo today… Good Luck!