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ZMO 18275 – Financial Accountant ( Hospitality ) Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: ZMO 18275 – Financial Accountant ( Hospitality )
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ZMO 18275 – Financial Accountant (Hospitality)
Recruiter:
Professional Career Services
Job Ref:
ZMO 18275 – Financia..
Date posted:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
R35 000 – R40 000
SUMMARY:
Financial Accountant (Hospitality)
POSITION INFO:
Employer Description
Hospitality Management Company
Job Description
Our client 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 2–4 years accounting experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred).
- Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
- Hospitality finance experience preferred.
- Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial processes.
- Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue controls.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
- Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software.
Behavioural Skills
- 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.
Salary/Package
R35 000 – R40 000
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses.
