Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: Market related, depending on experience and qualifications
We are recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Hotel Accountant to join an established hospitality finance team in Cape Town. The role involves daily accounting, reconciliations, stock control and month-end support across hotel and conference centre operations.
PREVIOUS HOTEL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. Only applicants with previous experience working within a hotel accounting department will be considered.
Key responsibilities
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Process and reconcile bank, credit card and incoming foreign currency transactions.
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Resolve banking, credit card, creditor and supplier queries.
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Verify supplier banking details and check payments before release.
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Maintain revenue tracking schedules and process revenue journals.
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Capture and reconcile stock movements and stock counts.
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Support operational departments with stock control and reporting.
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Prepare creditor reconciliations and commission provisions.
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Capture business credit card, transport and fuel expenditure.
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Maintain refund and unallocated receipt schedules.
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Assist with month-end reporting, financial close procedures and general finance administration.
Minimum requirements
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At least 2–3 years’ accounting experience within a hotel finance department.
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Studying towards or holding a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related financial field.
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A sound understanding of hospitality accounting principles.
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Experience in bank and creditor reconciliations, cashbook processing and revenue accounting.
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Previous stock capturing and stock control experience.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
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Strong numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Experience with hotel systems, Xero or similar accounting software, and accommodation, food and beverage, conferencing and events revenue will be advantageous.
Apply online. Please include an updated CV, proof of qualifications and a brief cover letter outlining your hotel accounting experience.