Hotel Accountant

Tanya Serra Recruitment

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is an opportunity for an experienced Hotel Accountant to join a dynamic hospitality finance team at Tanya Serra Recruitment, located in Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. **What you will do** * Manage daily bank and credit card reconciliations. * Process incoming foreign funds and banking transactions. * Verify supplier payments and beneficiary banking details. * Manage creditor and supplier reconciliations. * Capture and reconcile stock movements and stock counts. * Process revenue journals and commission provisions. * Monitor refunds, unallocated receipts and operational expenditure. * Assist with month-end reporting and financial close procedures. * Support operational departments with stock control and financial reporting. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 2–3 years' accounting experience within a hotel or hospitality environment. * Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field (completed or currently studying). * Sound understanding of hospitality accounting principles. * Experience in bank and creditor reconciliations, cashbook processing and revenue accounting. * Stock control and stock capturing experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. * Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a hands-on, detail-driven finance professional with previous hotel accounting experience and a sound understanding of hospitality operations. **Deadline** 10-Dec-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/hotel-accountant-tanya-serra-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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At a glance

  • At least 2 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Xero
  • Bookkeeping

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Job description

Description * Cape Town, Northern Sububrbs * An exciting opportunity for an experienced Hotel Accountant to join a dynamic hospitality finance team. * We are looking for a hands-on, detail-driven finance professional with previous hotel accounting experience and a sound understanding of hospitality operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage daily bank and credit card reconciliations. * Process incoming foreign funds and banking transactions. * Verify supplier payments and beneficiary banking details. * Manage creditor and supplier reconciliations. * Capture and reconcile stock movements and stock counts. * Process revenue journals and commission provisions. * Monitor refunds, unallocated receipts and operational expenditure. * Assist with month-end reporting and financial close procedures. * Support operational departments with stock control and financial reporting. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * 2–3 years' accounting experience within a hotel or hospitality environment. * Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field (completed or currently studying). * Sound understanding of hospitality accounting principles. * Experience in bank and creditor reconciliations, cashbook processing and revenue accounting. * Stock control and stock capturing experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. * Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. ADVANTAGEOUS * Experience with hotel management and accounting systems. * Knowledge of accommodation, food & beverage, conferencing and events revenue streams. * Exposure to Xero or similar accounting software. WHAT'S ON OFFER * Dynamic hospitality working environment. * Professional growth and development opportunities. * Market-related remuneration based on experience and qualifications. Expires On: 10-Dec-2026

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