Lodge Accountant

SUMMARY:
National hospitality concern has an opportunity for an Accountant that is a self-starter with excellent communication skills.  The role will work closely with Lodges and Head Office Finance.  Previous experience in a similar environment highly advantageous

POSITION INFO:
Prepare and review lodge balance sheet reconciliations & process monthly journals
Prepare monthly management accounts for regional business units
Prepare & assist with quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and high level forecasts
Assist with year-end audit queries
Assist in training of staff from various backgrounds and skill levels
Capex tracking and related functions
Liaison with professional & legal advisors, tax authorities etc.
Able to travel if necessary
Ad hoc tasks as required
DUTIES:
Ensuring month end processes for a number of lodges are completed within the required timelines
Process monthly journals related to South African lodges
Ensuring the accuracy of data extracted from multiple platforms
Provide variance analysis and other accounting support to central teams
Preparing monthly Balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with planning and co-ordination of the audit and address audit queries
Maintain Fixed asset register and capital expenditure tracking
Assist the Lodge Bookkeepers and lodge administrators
Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries
Bank reconciliations checks
Circulating and reviewing monthly management accounts to lodges
Reviewing the accounts to maintain financial integrity and standardisation across the region
B.Com Degree in Finance / Accounting with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role

Advanced MS Excel essential
Experience with Panstrat / Accpac and / or MS Access highly beneficial

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