About the Role
As a key member of the finance team in a dynamic hospitality environment, you will manage essential financial operations that support the organization's growth and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is ideal for professionals looking to leverage their experience in finance within the hospitality sector, contributing to a diverse portfolio of upscale hotels and restaurants.
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Key Responsibilities
- Record and maintain daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Prepare invoices, payment requests, receipts, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, credit card transactions, and supplier statements.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and management summaries.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
- Verify invoices, expense claims, purchase orders, and approvals.
- Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation.
- Assist with payroll-related finance requirements and employee expense processing.
- Coordinate with auditors, suppliers, banks, and internal departments when required.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, tax requirements, and company procedures.
- Provide financial support to hospitality operations, including outlet sales, inventory, wastage, commissions, and operational expenses.
- Perform other finance-related duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two to four years of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurants, hotels, or retail.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of VAT and local financial regulations is an advantage.
Desired Skills & Expertise
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with point-of-sale systems and hospitality accounting.
- Familiarity with inventory and cost-control processes.
- Part-qualified ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working in a multi-outlet or fast-paced hospitality environment.
