Job SummaryAn experienced Accounts Assistant is sought to join this hospitality group with a portfolio of luxury hotels and lodges. As an Accounts Assistant, you will be required to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency in day-to-day accounting tasks. It is essential to maintain financial integrity and operational excellence an contribute to the smooth financial functioning of the establishment, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with payroll and reporting.Responsibilities:Financial Record Keeping: This includes recording and categorizing daily financial transactions such as income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Proficiency in accounting software is essential as you will be responsible for updating ledgers, reconciling accounts and supporting the finance team in preparing reports and auditsFinancial Reporting: Support in the preparation of Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Cash Flow summaries.Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in compiling budget data, track actual performance against budgets and identify variances. It also includes gathering financial information, updating spreadsheets, and assisting in the preparation of forecasts.Risk Management: Contribute to the identification and monitoring of financial risks by ensuring accurate record-keeping and supporting compliance with financial procedures. Your role includes assisting in the review of financial data to help identify irregularities or potential risks related to expenditures, payments, and reconciliations. By maintaining reliable financial records and supporting internal controls, you help the finance team implement strategies that mitigate financial risk and promote sound financial practices.Communication: Strong communication skills are essential for conveying financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders. You will regularly collaborate with various departments, management, and external partners to support financial objectives. Whether you're clarifying invoice details, assisting with budget inputs, or responding to queries, your ability to communicate accurately and professionally ensures smooth financial operations and fosters cross-functional teamwork.Minimum Experience & Requirements:Process supplier invoices and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.Manage accruals, prepayments, and petty cash reconciliations.Verify F&B receiving against purchases, POs, and receipts.Ensure Aged Accounts Payable reports align with the General Ledger.Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets daily.Complete monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments.Prepare monthly payroll journals.Handle debtor processing, reconciliation, and collections.Assist with stocktaking and ensure accurate processing of stock figures.Maintain systematic records of petty cash and financial documentation.Support internal control systems and report any discrepancies to management.1-3 years' experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.Matric (minimum); a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate to advanced).Experience with Pastel and VIP Payroll.Familiarity with hospitality PMS systems (NebulaPMS is a bonus).Valid RSA IDHotelJobsRecruiter
