Our client a Resorts Management Company is seeking an experienced individual to manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls for a hospitality establishment (hotel, resort, lodge, restaurant group, or hospitality management company). Ensures accurate financial information to support operational decision-making and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
- Maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).
- Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier reconciliations.
- Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt collection.
- Cash & Banking
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
- Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).
- Revenue & Cost Control (Hospitality-specific)
- Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, etc.).
- Review room revenue, F&B revenue, banqueting/events income.
- Monitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).
- Support stock takes and variance analysis.
- Taxation & Compliance
- Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
- Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance regulations.
- Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Support operational teams (F&B, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost insights.
- Internal Controls
- Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and assets.
- Enforce company financial policies and SOPs.
Systems & Technology
Work with hospitality systems such as:
- PMS: Opera, Apex
- POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot
- Accounting: Pastel, Sage
- Ensure data integrity between systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
- Hospitality finance experience preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years accounting experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred).
- Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial processes.
- Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue controls.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
- Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software.
Behavioral Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High integrity and commitment to financial discipline.
Working Conditions
- Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).
- Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or audits.
- On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending
- on operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
If you are a results-driven finance professional with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our client’s team by sending your CV to ronel@cedar-wood.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 day’s of application.
If you don’t get contacted, please regard your CV as not shortlisted.