Hospitality Financial Accountant

Hospitality Financial Accountant

Recruiter: Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref: JHB003115/Jade

Date posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location: Bryanston, South Africa

SUMMARY: 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

• Prepare monthly management accounts (PCL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
• Maintain general ledger
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for

Accounts Payable G Receivable

Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).

• Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier
• Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt

Cash G Banking

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank

• Monitor cash flow and
• Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).

Revenue G Cost Control (Hospitality-specific)

• Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, ).
• Review room revenue, FCB revenue, banqueting/events
• Monitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).
• Support stock takes and variance

Taxation G Compliance

• Prepare VAT calculations and
• Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance
• Liaise with auditors during internal and external

Budgeting G Forecasting

• Assist with annual budgets and rolling
• Support operational teams (FCB, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost

Internal Controls

• Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and
• Enforce company financial policies and

Systems G Technology

• Work with hospitality systems such as:

• PMS: Opera, Apex
• POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot
• Accounting: Pastel, Sage

• Ensure data integrity between

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 G 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 Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based Professional development Comprehensive benefits