Operational Accountant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Village N Life is a leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for you. Where exceptional people and exceptional opportunity awaits.

Who We're Looking For:

The Bay Hotel with the majestic Twelve Apostle Mountain range as a backdrop and the Atlantic Ocean less than a minutes’ walk away, in the heart of glitzy Camps Bay has a position for a Operational Accountant to join their team of extraordinary people.

An opportunity exists for a young and energetic candidate with sound financial background to form part of the finance team who will oversee, design, and implement controls to ensure good financial practices are implemented and adhered to in the Tourism, Property and Finance sector. You will ensure the financial practices and information are in line with company policy and all statutory legislation & regulations and be responsible for providing financial management support and advice (typically in the form of financial reports, cost control & financial trends and ratio’s) to stakeholders of the Company, to enable them to make sound business decisions.

What is required:

To manage and control all operational and accounting aspects of the following functions:

• Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
• Cost Analysis & Control
• Tax Compliance
• Treasury Function & Cash Control
• Homeowners
• Related Party Matrix
• Procurement (Chemicals, Linen, Amenities)
• Stock Control
• Payroll
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting & Budgetary Control
• Accounts receivable
• Creditors
• External Audit & Preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
• Ad-Hoc Requests
• Support the Financial Managers and Chief Financial Officer with any queries relating to Finance department

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent is essential
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting
• SAIPA completed articles (1-2 years post articles)
• 2 or more years’ experience in similar field
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office
• Sage Evolution
• Hospitality Accounting experience (Beneficial)
• Opera (Beneficial)

Competencies / Skills

Communication:

Verbal Communication and Comprehension – Expert English Standard

Other languages an advantage

Cognition/thinking:

Analysis/Reasoning

Strong Decision making & judgement skills

Personal effectiveness:

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Attention to detail

Strong principles and solid integrity

Interaction with others:

Influencing others - Leadership

Teamwork

Management qualities:

Business Alignment

Strategic Vision

Team development experience

Ready to Join? If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your resume to and embark on a journey filled with excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

Due to the large number of CV's received, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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