Accountant - Western Cape, Cape Town
- Employer
- Hire Resolve
- Location
- Cape Town Region Cape Town, Western Cape Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 10, 2025
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Hire Resolve is excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our client's team—a prestigious and renowned hotel known for delivering exceptional service and luxury experiences. If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to the financial excellence of a world-class hospitality organization, this position is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
Desired Skills:
Responsibilities
- Manage the full cashbook function, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of cashbook to bank statements and the general ledger.
- Monitor and analyze cash and credit card transactions daily, ensuring alignment with accounts receivable and bank statements.
- Investigate and resolve unknown charges, deposits, and discrepancies with urgency and accuracy.
- Ensure all revenue streams (room bookings, dining, events, and other services) are accurately recorded and reconciled daily.
- Review and verify supporting documentation for transactions, ensuring compliance with hotel policies.
- Collaborate with the operations and front-office teams to ensure financial data integrity.
- Execute all month-end processes, including journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
- Submit an accurate income statement to the Financial Manager by the 4th/5th of each month.
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including sundry debtors, unallocated deposits, and provisions, ensuring all outstanding issues are resolved.
- Compile and maintain balance sheet files for audit purposes by the 20th of each month.
- Manage and reconcile credit card transactions, refunds, and chargebacks.
- Ensure invoices and payments for suppliers, contractors, and sundry debtors are accurate and processed promptly.
- Investigate unallocated deposits and work closely with departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the front office and reservations team to ensure alignment of guest folios and accounts.
- Prepare and issue invoices for sundry accounts, ensuring timely communication with relevant departments and suppliers.
- Monitor and report irregularities or anomalies to the Financial Manager and General Manager daily.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality or hotel industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing cashbooks, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
- Familiarity with hotel management systems and financial software such as Opera, MICROS, or SAP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.
Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed]
- Please use "Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email
Desired Skills:
- Accountant
- Accountant
- Accountant
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