Accountant

Lanzerac; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanzerac seeks an experienced Accountant to join our hospitality team in South Africa. The role covers day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and producing accurate financial records while supporting management with timely financial information.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in accounting/finance, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Sage, Xero, Pastel or similar software, plus a keen eye for detail and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
• At least two years' experience in an accounting/bookkeeping or finance environment.
• Previous experience in hospitality or hotel industry advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel or similar.
• Experience with hotel PMS and POS systems advantageous.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, receipts and journals.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate allocation of transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and supplier balances.
• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, cash, debtors and creditors.
• Monitor daily cash-ups and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare and assist VAT returns and other applicable statutory submissions.
• Prepare debtor and creditor ageing reports / follow up on outstanding balances.
• Perform variance analysis and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Investigate and resolve accounting queries.
• Prepare schedules, working papers and supporting documentation for audits.
• Maintain accurate, complete and well-organised financial records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and applicable accounting and tax requirements.
• Provide accurate financial information and support to management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform other finance-related duties as reasonably required by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organised

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

Pastel

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, organised, analytical and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of the business, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management with financial information, and ensuring that all statutory and accounting requirements are met.

We are looking for someone trustworthy, proactive, highly organised, able to work independently, and comfortable working to strict deadlines.

KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, receipts and journals
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate allocation of transactions
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures
• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and supplier balances
• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, cash, debtors and creditors
• Monitor daily cash-ups and investigate any variances or discrepancies
• Prepare and assist VAT returns and other applicable statutory submissions
• Prepare debtor and creditor ageing reports / follow up on outstanding balances
• Perform variance analysis and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions
• Investigate and resolve accounting queries
• Prepare schedules, working papers and supporting documentation for audits
• Maintain accurate, complete and well-organised financial records
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and applicable accounting and tax requirements
• Provide accurate financial information and support to management
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform other finance-related duties as reasonably required by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field
• At least two years' experience in an accounting/bookkeeping or finance environment
• Previous experience in the hospitality or hotel industry will be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel or similar
• Experience with hotel PMS and POS systems will be advantageousGood understanding of South African accounting and tax requirements
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism