Financial Accountant

Hospitality Hire; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Bryanston, Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant. The role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring tax compliance, and contributing to annual budgeting. Candidates should have 4–5 years of experience in luxury or travel finance, proficiency in SAGE 300, and advanced Excel skills. The group offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities in luxury hospitality finance.

Benefits

5% Provident Fund

Career growth within a premium environment

Collaboration with a skilled team

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a senior finance role, ideally in luxury or travel.
• Proficient in accounting software such as SAGE 300 or similar.
• Experience with hospitality property systems such as Opera preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage submission of statutory returns.
• Analyse financial performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Reporting skills

Compliance skills

Proficiency in SAGE 300

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Matric certificate and relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

SAGE 300

Opera V5/Opera Cloud

Sage Payroll Professional

Job description

SUMMARY :

Financial Accountant – Luxury Hotel & Lodge Group

Bryanston, Johannesburg | Luxury hospitality group | Full-time | On-site

Minimum 3 to 4 years’ experience in finance within luxury hotels or travel | Strong analytical, reporting, and compliance skills | Valid RSA ID | Own transport required

Precision. Integrity. Leading finance for luxury hospitality.

An established luxury lodge and boutique hotel group operating across Southern Africa is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic financial accountant to join their Johannesburg-based head office team. This group manages award-winning lodges and iconic safari properties with strong international appeal.

As financial accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance, supporting sustainable growth and excellence in hospitality. Your insight will directly impact the success of multiple exclusive properties across the region.

The role

Reporting to the finance manager, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring tax compliance, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and financial analysis across the portfolio. You will liaise with operational teams across properties and uphold best practices in hospitality finance.

POSITION INFO : Minimum requirements

• Matric certificate and relevant tertiary qualification in or (diploma or degree)
• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a senior finance role, ideally in luxury or travel
• Proficient in accounting software such as SAGE 300 (or similar)
• Advanced Excel and solid MS Office suite skills
• Experience with hospitality property systems such as Opera V5 or Opera Cloud preferred
• Knowledge of Sage Payroll Professional advantageous
• Proven track record of accurate financial reporting and managing audits
• South African citizenship and valid RSA ID
• Own reliable transport and valid driver’s license

Key responsibilities

Maintain meticulous financial records and ensure transactional accuracy

Compile and interpret monthly management reports, balance sheets, and income statements

Assist in creating and managing annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Ensure tax compliance and manage submission of statutory returns

Liaise with external auditors and ensure full audit readiness

Analyse financial performance and recommend improvements

Mitigate financial risks and ensure company policy compliance

Support strategic and decision-making processes

Communicate financial insights to non-financial teams and stakeholders

Why join?

Be part of a respected brand with global recognition in luxury travel

Work alongside a highly skilled and collaborative team of professionals

Contribute meaningfully to the financial health of world-class hospitality properties

Career growth within a premium and forward-thinking environment

Please note :

Position is based on-site in Bryanston, Johannesburg

Salary is R30,000 CTC maximum

5% Provident Fund (compulsory)

Company retirement age : 60

Only candidates with relevant luxury hospitality finance experience will be considered

Applicants must be available for in-person interview