Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose
Responsible for the effective management of financial controls, reporting and accounting team management with specific regard to achieving business profitability and improving financial operational standards in the hospitality areas of Food & Beverage and hotel rooms.

Education
B.Com Honours (CTA) with Articles

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in a general financial management environment.
  Experience in a hospitality/gaming environment an advantage.

• Skills and Knowledge
• Analysing / Diagnosing performance of the department
• Reviewing - Assessing feasibility; assessing compliance; efficiencies
• Appraising / Developing Others including evaluating for recruitment, performance, coaching and training
• Knowledge of statutory legal and tax requirements
• Strong technical knowledge including IFRS developments
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems
• Keep abreast of new developments in the financial and tax fields

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee the recording of financial transactions and reporting for F&B and hotel outlets on the property to ensure the financial performance and position of the company is accurate, up-to-date and complete.
• Monitor and manage productivities and payroll costs for the departments
• Oversee the completion of stock control processes.
• Integrates Group standards into Unit Operations
• Align and update practices with new legislative and tax regulations
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
• Co-ordinate internal and external financial audits
• Annual financial statements
• Financial reporting on departmental projects and initiatives
• Compile tax and quarterly board packs
• Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
• Act as the SME on Financial statutory legislation and tax requirements
• Communicate actively with departmental managers to review crossdepartmental impacts and reconcile data
• Communicate with Financial Operations Manager and report on revenue and financial position as required
• Partner with Business Managers to ensure management are kept updated on latest developments; risks identified and recommendations among other responsibilities