Junior Accountant

One&Only Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Cape Town is looking for an experienced accountant to manage daily and month-end accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, knowledge of statutory financial accounting, and advanced Excel skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in an accounting environment.
• Knowledge of USALI is essential.
• Comfortable interacting with senior internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Key role in daily and month-end accounting processes.
• Preparation of the monthly VAT reconciliation.
• Conducting compliance audits periodically.

Skills

Statutory financial accounting knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline orientated

Job description

Overview

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and winelands; One&Only Cape Town is the ultimate curator of discovery, from active adventures, to mindful moments and exclusive, tailored experiences. The warm South African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Key Responsibilities

• Key role in daily and month-end accounting over various sub-processes;
• Refreshing of Hyperion daily reports;
• Reviewing the bi-weekly cash position;
• Preparation of the monthly VAT recon;
• Hosting and minuting the monthly credit meetings;
• Reconciling Kerzner Management accounts;
• Conducting compliance audits periodically;
• Implementation of controls and processes to address risks and any remediation plans required;
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts;
• Analysis of monthly results & ad hoc assistance to heads of department;
• Compiling data for Financial reporting to the BoD, KIM (head office) & external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in an accounting environment;
• Knowledge and experience of statutory financial accounting and USALI essential;
• Advanced computer literacy (advanced knowledge of MS Excel essential);
• Comfortable interacting with internal clients at senior level;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Accuracy & attention to detail;
• Deadline orientated

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.