Financial Accountant

The Collective Concept; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, an accounting degree, and proficiency in Pastel. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, drafting financial statements, and implementing financial controls. The position offers a competitive salary of R80,000 – R90,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' financial accounting experience.
• Completed Articles with a reputable firm.
• Hospitality/tourism industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts.
• Drafting Financial Statements.
• Implementing financial controls across assets, income streams, and expenses.
• Month-end journals processing.
• Full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance.
• Management of cashbooks, debtors, and creditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficient in Pastel

SARS and E-Filing experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Financial Accountant | R80, – R90, per month | Hospitality Group

A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team.

This role requires a strong background in financial accounting and management reporting, with the ability to implement robust financial controls and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements. Experience in the hospitality or tourism sector will be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts
• Drafting Financial Statements
• Implementing financial controls across assets, income streams, and expenses
• Month‑end journals processing and calculation
• Full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance
• Management of cashbooks, debtors, and creditors: Debtors – invoicing, statements; Creditors – batching supplier invoices, tracking discounts; Supplier reconciliations, depreciation journals, and deferred tax
• VAT and payroll review, calculations, and submission
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Bank account management
• Package profit reconciliation and allocation

Requirements

• Accounting degree
• Minimum of 6 years' financial accounting experience (including Management Accounts)
• Completed Articles with a reputable firm
• Proficient in Pastel
• Experienced in SARS and E‑Filing
• Hospitality / tourism industry experience advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Contactable references are essential

Salary: R80, – R90, per month

How to Apply

Send your CV to Use the full job title (including the City / Town) as your reference. Attach CV as a Word or PDF document (Google Drive links will not be opened). If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.