Accountant

HOTEL JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTING LINE: Financial Controller


SCOPE:
To manage the daily accounting function ensuring timely and accurate input for the reporting timetables.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Attend to the daily administration of the accounting office and
identify and resolve problems in conjunction with respective members of
staff.
• Coordinate and prepare Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet financial statements monthly, to meet reporting timetable.
• Coordinate and supervise compliance to Accounting checklist.
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Coordinate and prepare Profit & Loss forecast of financial
performance (outlook) on a monthly basis, for the following month.
• Participate in preparation of budgets - manpower and reforecast.
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Assist in monitoring the Hotel’s compliance to Corporate and internal
Policies & Procedures and to implement new Policies & Procedures
when necessary.
• Coordinate and manage hotel archiving system.
• Assist in preparation of Taxation Returns.
• Prepare schedules are requested by Owners.
• Process the Trave Agent Commission cheques on a regular basis.
• Assist the Controller in the performance of their duties.
• Analysis of cashier over and shorts with General Cashier.
• Monitor the timely and accurate performance of the accounts receivable function.
• Monitor and investigate the input of bank statement data.
• Review of accounts payable monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Review of accounts payable purchases journal.
• Payroll auditing.
• Prepare all month end General Ledger journals.
• Complete all taxation and statistical requirements.
• Review and monitor Night Audit and Income Audit functions.
• Participate in the preparation of the Strategic Business and Operating Plans.
• Attend Meetings as required.
• Implement opportunities for quality Team Building.
• Ensure that all associates comply with the grooming and uniform standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislated heath and safety requirements within the workplace.
• Comply with all Corporate and Hotel Standards and Procedures.
• Promote by example the principles of “The Power of Service”.
• Actively promote a work environment which cares for guests and associates alike.

It
is not the intent of this job description to cover all aspects of the
position but to highlight the most important areas of responsibility.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Management skills
Delegation skills
Organisational & time management skills
Keyboard/Computer skills
Analytical and numerical skills
Business acumen
Professionalism
Communication skills (written/verbal)
Strong Technical skills
Legislation knowledge
Information systems knowledge
Tertiary Qualification