Accountant

Tintswalo Collection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Cape Town seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial records across its hotel portfolio. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate reporting, support operations and compliance, and have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Xero and advanced Excel skills are mandatory. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on detailed financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 – 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS for SMEs / GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger postings for all hotel entities.
• Assist with month-end close and prepare management accounts packs.
• Work closely with hotel operations teams for revenue and cost accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance

SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

The Tintswalo Collection is a family‑owned group of six unique and luxurious properties situated in diverse locations across Southern Africa, ranging from coastal to bush settings.

Notable locations include the award‑winning Tintswalo Atlantic in Cape Town, Tintswalo Boulders near a penguin colony, and Tintswalo Safari in the Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park.

Each property offers a distinctive experience, catering to both families and groups, with bespoke services and stunning environments that highlight the natural beauty of their locations.

Reports To & Location

Reports To: Financial Manager – Hotels (with dotted line to Head of Finance) | Location: Constantia Nek (Hout Bay).

Role Purpose

The accountant will play a key role in the day‑to‑day financial management of the Tintswalo Hotel portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting records, timely month‑end close, compliance with statutory requirements, and providing financial support to operations.

The accountant will act as a link between the hotel operations teams, AP controllers, and the finance function to ensure financial data integrity and effective reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Maintain accurate general ledger postings for all hotel entities within the portfolio. Prepare monthly journals including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and intercompany recharges. Perform reconciliations for all key balance sheet accounts (bank, debtors, creditors, VAT, payroll clearing, etc.).
• Assist with month‑end close, ensuring P&L and balance sheet schedules are prepared in line with group deadlines. Support the Financial Manager with preparation of management accounts packs, commentary, and variance analysis.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Review AP controller postings for accuracy and compliance with approval workflows. Ensure supplier statements are reconciled and that payment runs are supported by approved documentation. Maintain the AR ledger, ensuring timely invoicing, allocation of receipts, and follow‑up on outstanding balances.
• Hotel Operations Support: Work closely with hotel GMs and operations teams to ensure revenue and cost capture is accurate. Assist in the review of GP margins, occupancy‑driven revenue recognition, and inventory reconciliations (e.g., Marketman/stock controls). Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting to support decision‑making in the hotel operations compliance & controls.
• Ensure VAT returns, EMP, and other statutory submissions are prepared and filed accurately and on time. Maintain compliance with internal financial policies, approval hierarchies, and audit requirements. Assist with annual external audits, providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Systems & Process Improvements: Support ongoing integration of hotel systems (Benson PMS, Lightspeed POS, Marketman, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax, Xero). Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting across the portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles (non‑negotiable).
• Minimum 2 – 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in hospitality, hotels, must have experience working in a multi‑entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS for SMEs / GAAP).
• Proficient in accounting systems (Xero preferred), with advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Macros).

Key Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across finance and operational teams.
• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.