Accounting Vacancy at Don Quester, Tuesday 12, July 2016

Don Quester Consulting Limited – Our client, seeks the services of result oriented and suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of an Accountant.

ACCOUNTANT

JOB CODE: DQC/KGVL/ACCT/07/16- ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client requires the skilled services of an accountant who will be able to ensure financial integrity by keeping track of every financial transaction in the guest house to make sure that all incoming and outgoing money is accurately recorded and handled. Also, carrying out investigations on the instance of any discrepancies identified.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing an accurate set of month-end accounts, with comparisons to forecasts and previous periods.

Preparing profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet for senior management.

Assisting in preparing budgets and business planning, including projected room revenue.

Reconciling bank statements and ensuring legislation is followed regarding VAT and PAYE.

Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner. Take all reasonable discounts on supplier invoices

Record cash receipts and make bank deposits. Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy

Maintain the petty cash fund

Issue financial statements. Provide information to the external accountant who creates the company’s financial statements.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Accountancy skills, ideally honed in a hospitality environment.

IT knowledge, as transactions are usually done through computerized systems, electronic cash tills, etc

Data processing skills, including spreadsheet packages.

Analytical and communication skills.

Unmatched attention to detail as you’ll be preparing detailed financial information for senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent business experience.

A knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.

Minimum of 6 years experience with at least 3 years in the hospitality department

A working knowledge of any accounting software package.

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to info@donquesterconsulting.comstating the job code and job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 25 July, 2016

Accounting Vacancy at Don Quester, Tuesday 12, July 2016