Financial Accountant ( Hospitality )

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Financial Accountant ( Hospitality ) Jobs in Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Financial Accountant ( Hospitality )

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

Financial Accountant (Hospitality)

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB002746/Tori

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location:

Bryanston, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Job Summary

Extraordinary Resorts Management 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.

POSITION INFO:

Ǫualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

• 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
• Experience with stock control, food C beverage cost systems, and revenue

Skills, Competencies & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Experience with hospitality systems and accounting

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail and
• Strong communication and interpersonal
• Problem-solving and analytical
• Ability to work under pressure and meet
• High integrity and commitment to financial

Working Conditions

Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).

• Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or
• On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on