Accountant

BEYOND Hospitality; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day accounting tasks, maintain financial records, and support the closing processes. Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years accounting experience.
• Ability to identify discrepancies in financial data.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely issuance of invoices and credit notes.
• Posting journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and customer/vendor accounts.
• Assist with external audits and internal financial reviews.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong numerical and data analysis abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Xero

SAGE Intacct

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our finance team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes. This role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

The Accountant will handle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and preparation of financial reports to trial balance, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. They will also work closely with senior accountants, auditors, and other departments to support financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that invoices and credit notes are issued accurately and timeously to customers.
• Posting journal entries and adjusting entries as needed.
• Maintaining general ledger accounts and accounting records.
• Vendor and customer account reconciliation.
• Reconciling bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Support the preparation and review of the accounts receivables ageing reports.
• Updating financial databases and ensuring data integrity.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Assisting with external audits and internal financial reviews.
• Organizing and filing financial documents (physical or digital).
• Ensure that all deadlines are met, and tasks are accomplished efficiently.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.

Requirements (Education/Experience) & Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Qualification – Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• Experience – Minimum 2- 3 years accounting experience.
• Accounting software and ERP software – Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems, preferably Xero and SAGE Intacct.

Professional Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong numerical and data analysis abilities.
• Ability to identify discrepancies in financial data.
• Problem-solving skills for resolving reconciliation issues and reporting errors.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective collaboration with senior accountants, auditors, and finance teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting regulations and practices.

General

• Working hours are typically 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the business, the candidate may be required to work after hours and at weekends as required.
• The nature of this event is such that it may be necessary to amend or add to the candidate’s responsibilities and the candidate will be required to perform any task that is allocated to you by senior management, specific to the projects at hand.

This role is open to South African residents or individuals with the right to work in the South Africa only. We do not offer visa sponsorship or facilitate visa transfers

Beyond Hospitality Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also participate in E-Verify.