Financial Accountant.
Position is based in Bryanston to be in control of one of the Group’s Hotels in Cape Town
Highly reputable Luxury Game Lodge & Hotel Portfolio – Hospitality Group
A solid track record working as a Financial Accountant/ Manager within the Hospitality Industry.
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.
• 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
• As the Financial Accountant, your previous experience includes, but is not limited to supervising a finance team, whereas a self-driven individual you require very little financial supervision.
You should be commercially astute with strong leadership qualities.
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 – NEBULA would be a plus
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
• 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 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.
- Salary: R30-33000 COST TO COMPANY MAX
- Position is office based
- 5% provident fund is available (compulsory)
- Valid RSA ID is required
- Own vehicle required or access to reliable transport
- Proven track record within a luxury hotel/lodge environment as per attached spec
- NOTE: Company Retirement Age is 60
- Candidates must be available for interview in person
Accounts Assistant.
Luxury Hotels and Game Lodges Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant at their Bryanston Head Office.
• To accurately complete the daily, weekly and monthly returns, submitting these timeously on the prescribed format in accordance with company standards.
• Your responsibilities would include processing supplier invoices, liaising with suppliers and resolving queries, managing the
• Accruals & Prepayments relating to A/P and reconciling petty cash. You would also be required to verify F&B receiving reconciling with purchases, ensure invoices match PO’s and receipts and ensure the Aged Accounts Payable report agrees with the G/L.
• To reconcile and balance cash, floats and dockets ensuring that these tally with daily income and expenditure.
• Completion of monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments- extensive knowledge of the VIP payroll system would be a big advantage.
• Preparation of monthly payroll journal.
• Debtor processing, reconciliation & collection.
• To notify management immediately of any variances in the above.
• To ensure all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities are accurately completed.
• To inform management of any shortages, surpluses or irregularities in connection with the above item and ensure that queries are handled immediately.
• To assist with stocktaking at prescribed intervals.
• To extend and process stocktaking figures accurately and timeously.
• To ensure that petty cash vouchers and relevant
documentation is securely and systematically kept.
• To ensure that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameter
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in ACCPAC/SAGE300
• Proficient in VIP Payroll
• Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – OPERA would be a bonus
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have at least 1-3 years’ experience in a related field with a solid track record working in Accounts/Finance within the Hospitality Industry.
• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
• Valid RSA ID
SALARY 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.
Salary R 18 000 CTC
Financial Executive Assistant.
Luxury Resort – Hotel – Game Lodges Group – Bryanston Gauteng.
A luxury lodge & hotel group based in Bryanston, Jhb require a Financial Executive Assistant reporting to the CEO & Group Finance Manager.
The duties include but are not limited to:
Financial tasks
– Assisting with financial administration tasks, such as processing tax payments, preparing financial statements, and overseeing client accounts when required
– Basic bookkeeping requirements as support for the finance team
Administrative tasks
– Providing administrative support to the CEO and other senior management team members, such as booking travel and accommodation, filing expenses, and formatting documents
Communication
– Maintaining records and documents for Special Projects & Reporting as required by the CEO Reporting
– Preparing or assisting in preparing financial or administrative reports
– Compilation & management of sales, marketing & financial information databases & reports as & when required by the CEO
– Assist in the development and maintenance of information intelligence over all aspects of the business
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Microsoft Office inclusive of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint – advanced Excel knowledge is critical
• Pastel / ACCPAC / Sage or similar accounting software packages
• Knowledge of CRM & Hospitality Reservations / PMS systems would be greatly beneficial.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
The requirements include the following:
• Matric
• 2-3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry is crucial so as to understand the business
• 3 years minimum experience in financial accounting & management accounting
• Tertiary education would be advantageous
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Valid RSA ID
• Dynamic
• Self-Starter
• Problem Solving
• Team Player
• Flexible
• Presentable Appearance
• Excellent communication & organization skills
• Must have a good command of the English language with good writing skills.
SALARY – Salary negotiable within reason & dependent on experience and qualifications
– 5% Provident – forms part of CTC package (compulsory membership)
– Medical aid for individual only, restricted to Classic Saver or below option on Discovery – forms part of CTC package (voluntary membership)