Our client, a five-star hotel in Stellenbosch, is looking for an experienced, organised, analytical, and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will manage the business's day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions, maintain accurate financial records, support management with financial information, and ensure all statutory and accounting requirements are met.
We are looking for someone trustworthy, proactive, highly organised, able to work independently, and comfortable working to strict deadlines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate must be able to -
- Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, receipts and journals
- Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate allocation of transactions
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures
- Monitor outstanding customer accounts and supplier balances
- Daily reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, cash, debtors and creditors
- Monitor daily cash-ups and investigate any variances or discrepancies
- Prepare and assist VAT returns and other applicable statutory submissions
- Prepare debtor and creditor ageing reports / follow up on outstanding balances
- Perform variance analysis and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions
- Investigate and resolve accounting queries
- Prepare schedules, working papers and supporting documentation for audits
- Maintain accurate, complete and well-organised financial records
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and applicable accounting and tax requirements
- Provide accurate financial information and support to management
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and company information
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Perform other finance-related duties as reasonably required by management
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field
- At least two years' experience in an accounting/bookkeeping or finance environment
- Previous experience in the hospitality or hotel industry will be advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel or similar
- Experience with hotel PMS and POS systems will be advantageous
- Good understanding of South African accounting and tax requirements
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism
The candidate must have a reliable car and a valid driver's licence.
Remuneration will be market-related.
The candidate must be a South African. All references must be contactable.
The application deadline is 19 October 2026. Please email your CV, a recent image of yourself, and a cover letter to CV@HeritageMG.co.za with the reference GE007 in the subject line. If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, we will consider your application unsuccessful.