Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA020687/BL

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a qualified, detail-oriented accountant with leadership flair and a passion for hospitality? We’re looking for a Group Accountant to take ownership of financial integrity, reporting, and controls across a fast-growing accommodation and hospitality group.
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, youthful, and dynamic business where finance plays a critical role in growth and innovation.

POSITION INFO:

As the Group Accountant, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and maintaining strong internal controls. You’ll collaborate with the finance team, support audits, and play a key role in implementing new financial systems and reporting tools
This is a role where your technical expertise, organisational skills, and ability to lead will shine, while enjoying the energy of a collaborative team culture

Key Responsibilities:
Perform monthly reviews of:
Bank reconciliations, supplier age analysis, accruals, prepayments, income, deposits, control accounts, stock reconciliations, loan reconciliations, and finance master files.
Prepare and process:
International refunds, consolidated debtors, fixed asset registers, straight-line income streams, and monthly accounting of group café operations.
Assist the Financial Manager with:
Staff training and developing procedures
Annual audit preparation and audit file compilation
Managing internal controls, IFRS for SME compliance, and reporting tools
Budgets, software/system integrations, and ad-hoc finance requests

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Degree in Accounting or Auditing (minimum 3-year)
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in finance team management (hospitality environment advantageous)
Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans
Experience with Xero Accounting (essential)
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Strong organisational, multitasking, and leadership skills
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and a solid work ethic

Apply now!

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact: Recruitment Consultant: Bianca Langenhoven LinkedIn!

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