Accounts Assistant

The ideal candidate has 13 years hospitality finance experience, Matric (qualification advantageous), and a valid RSA ID. Proficient in Excel, Pastel, and VIP Payroll, with knowledge of PMS systems a bonus. Skilled in accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, debtor management, and stock control, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Candidate requirements :

• Applicants must have at least 1-3 years experience in a related field with a solid track record working in Accounts / Finance within the Hospitality Industry.
• Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus.
• Valid RSA ID
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in Pastel
• Proficient in VIP Payroll
• Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system NEBULA, APEX & PLUSPOINT would be a bonus.
• To accurately complete the daily, weekly and monthly returns, submitting these timeously on the prescribed format in accordance with company standards.
• Your responsibilities would include processing supplier invoices, liaising with suppliers and resolving queries, managing the Accruals & Prepayments relating to A / P and reconciling petty cash.
• You would also be required to verify F&B receiving reconciling with purchases, ensure invoices match PO's and receipts and ensure the Aged Accounts Payable report agrees with the G / L.
• To reconcile and balance cash, floats and dockets ensuring that these tally with daily income and expenditure.
• Completion of monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments- extensive knowledge of the VIP payroll system would be a big advantage.
• Preparation of monthly payroll journal.
• Debtor processing, reconciliation & collection.
• To notify management immediately of any variances in the above.
• To ensure all documentation for the receipt and issuing of commodities are accurately completed.
• To inform management of any shortages, surpluses or irregularities in connection with the above item and ensure that queries are handled immediately.
• To assist with stocktaking at prescribed intervals.
• To extend and process stocktaking figures accurately and timeously.
• To ensure that petty cash vouchers and relevant documentation is securely and systematically kept.
• To ensure that control systems are operating effectively within agreed parameters.