Senior Accountant
Khayalami Hotels
VACANCY: Senior Accountant
LOCATION: Mbombela (Head Office)
RENUMERATION: R25000 based on experience and qualifications
A leading hotel group with locations in Mbombela, Emalahleni, Ermelo, Secunda, Standerton, Sandton and Cape Town, are looking to employ a meticulous and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team.
South African Citizens only.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant will oversee the property's financial transactions, handling both accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain steady cash flow and accurate ledger balances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. This incumbent will be reporting to the Group Financial Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ledger Oversight: Manage the full debtor’s function. Review and validate complex customer billings, credit notes, and multi-currency allocations.
· Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform monthly age analysis, calculate provisions for doubtful debts, and review ledger-to-sub-ledger reconciliations. Produce revenue and debtors reporting for executive management.
· Collections & Risk Strategy: Supervise the escalation of long-outstanding claims, legal claims, and third-party debt collections. Track metrics like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to minimize bad-debt risk.
· Month-End Close: Initiate journal entries (accruals, bad debts, deferred revenue) and participate in month-end and year-end close procedures.
· Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
· Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise junior accounts receivable staff or clerks, reviewing their daily and monthly output.
· Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to streamline workflows.
PREREQUISITES
· Education: A B. Com in Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent NQF Level 6/7 qualification. SAIPA or SAICA articles/designations are highly valued.
· Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates with direct background in hospitality, leisure, or multi-site property management.
· Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (XERO).
· Industry Systems: Familiarity with hotel-specific platforms such PMS or specialized POS and procurement platforms will be added advantage.
· Soft Skills: High numeracy, keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Email a comprehensive CV to ***email_hidden***
Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.
