Accountant

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ACCOUNTANT Luxury Boutique Hotel | Mauritius Salary: MUR 50,000 – 55,000 per month | Negotiable Location: Mont Choisy, Mauritius Nationality Requirement: Mauritian nationals only – this is not an expatriate position. THE OPPORTUNITY My client, a luxury boutique hotel in Mauritius, is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with a strong understanding of financial reconciliations, revenue accounting, banking, cash management and internal financial controls, preferably within the hospitality industry. Reporting to the Financial Manager, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the hotel's financial records, ensuring that revenue transactions are correctly processed, operator accounts are accurately billed, and financial discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with exceptional attention to detail, sound analytical ability and a proactive approach to financial control. Please note: This position is open exclusively to Mauritian nationals. It is a locally recruited position and is not open to expatriate applicants. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Revenue Accounting & Reconciliation Process and reconcile daily revenue transactions between the hotel's management system (HMS) and Sage accounting system. Perform daily and monthly revenue reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of room revenue, food and beverage revenue and other operating income. Investigate discrepancies between operational and accounting systems and ensure timely resolution. Ensure revenue is correctly allocated to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres. Monitor unusual revenue movements and report significant variances to the Financial Manager. 2. Hotel Systems & Operator Billing Maintain effective financial control over the hotel's Property Management System (PMS), particularly HMS. Review and close guest and operator bills accurately, ensuring all charges are complete and supported by appropriate documentation. Ensure operator invoices are generated and submitted within prescribed deadlines. Reconcile operator account balances between HMS, Sage and debtor records. Liaise with the Debtors function to resolve billing discrepancies, rejected invoices and outstanding accounts. 3. Cash Management & Banking Maintain accurate daily cash-up, banking and deposit records. Process and reconcile the main bank account. Audit cash floats and investigate shortages, overages and unexplained discrepancies. Reconcile credit card, Speedpoint, payment gateway and EFT transactions. Monitor outstanding deposits and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded and supported. 4. Debtors, House Accounts & Financial Administration Maintain accurate house account schedules and reconcile transactions in Sage. Monitor outstanding operator and debtor balances, identifying overdue or disputed accounts. Process invoices received from Head Office and external service providers. Verify invoices, supporting documentation, account allocations and authorisations. Prepare and process approved commission payments and refund documentation. Ensure sundry creditor deposits and suspense accounts are correctly allocated and cleared. 5. Month-End Accounting & Financial Reporting Assist with month-end accounting procedures and ensure transactions are processed within established deadlines. Prepare monthly revenue reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliation schedules. Reconcile cash control, EFT deposits, Speedpoint, house accounts, operator accounts and other relevant control accounts. Investigate and clear reconciling items promptly. Assist with month-end journals, accounting adjustments and audit requirements. Prepare accurate financial schedules and reports to support management decision-making. 6. Financial Controls & Risk Management Monitor transactions for irregularities, potential fraud, theft and weaknesses in internal controls. Investigate unusual cash movements, refunds, discounts, voids and other exceptional transactions. Ensure compliance with financial policies, transaction authorisation procedures and segregation-of-duties requirements. Maintain complete, accurate and accessible financial records. Escalate suspected irregularities and material financial discrepancies to the Financial Manager and General Manager. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements: A recognised qualification in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related discipline. A minimum of three years' experience in a financial accounting or similar finance role . Strong practical experience in financial reconciliations, banking, cash control and transaction processing. Demonstrable experience with revenue reconciliation and the investigation of financial discrepancies. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software, preferably Sage. Familiarity with hotel management systems, preferably HMS, and hospitality operating systems such as MICROS. Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict financial reporting deadlines. High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE Preference will be given to candidates with: Previous accounting or finance experience within a hotel, resort or boutique hospitality operation. Experience reconciling hotel revenue between a PMS and an accounting system. Knowledge of hotel operator billing, debtor accounts and payment collection processes. Experience with credit card settlements, Speedpoint, EFTs and bank reconciliations. Practical experience with month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Familiarity with hospitality financial controls and audit requirements. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will be a methodical and analytical accounting professional who takes ownership of financial accuracy and understands the importance of effective internal controls. You should be comfortable working with multiple financial systems, investigating discrepancies, managing competing deadlines and communicating financial issues clearly to management. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. A proactive and systematic approach to financial reconciliation. High ethical standards and sound professional judgement. Strong organisational and time-management skills. The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider finance and operational teams. A commitment to confidentiality, accountability and continuous improvement. REMUNERATION PACKAGE Salary: MUR 50,000 – 55,000 per month, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. NATIONALITY REQUIREMENT This position is open exclusively to Mauritian nationals. This is a locally recruited position and is not an expatriate appointment. Applications from non-Mauritian nationals will not be considered. HOW TO APPLY If you are a suitably qualified Mauritian accounting professional with the relevant financial accounting experience and a strong interest in hospitality finance, we invite you to apply. Please submit your updated CV , clearly outlining your qualifications, relevant accounting experience, systems proficiency and suitability for the position. Att: Butch Mollett     Email: Candidates whose experience most closely matches the requirements will be shortlisted for consideration. Take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to the financial integrity and operational success of a quality-driven boutique hospitality operation in Mauritius.