Accountant – Dikhololo Resort
Brits – North West – South Africa
The successful incumbent will be responsible for the full financial function including accounting, reporting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Ensure accuracy of financial records, VAT/tax submissions, internal controls, payments, and reconciliations while producing timely management reports. Support audits, optimize processes, and provide strategic financial insights to senior management.
Key Performance Areas:
- Oversee the full financial function, including accounts payable, cash receipts, general ledger, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and investment analysis to ensure optimal financial performance and liquidity.
- Prepare, review, and present accurate management accounts, variance analyses, and financial reports to senior management on a monthly and annual basis.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and regulatory requirements, including accurate preparation and timely submission of statutory returns.
- Establish, implement, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Authorize and release supplier payments, verify invoices and supporting documents, and oversee daily banking, reconciliations, and cash flow movements.
- Monitor and report on bank account activity, prepare three-month rolling cash flow forecasts, and manage relationships with financial institutions.
- Lead and coordinate annual budget preparation, departmental spend monitoring, and system uploads (SAGE / GAAP/VMSAsset).
- Oversee operational finance activities including stock control, cash-ups, fuel usage reconciliations, and cash handling spot checks.
- Support and guide external and internal audit processes, including preparation of working papers, reconciliations, and year-end stocktakes.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and business processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Key Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Matric or Grade 12 equivalent
- Must be in possession of relevant B. Com or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Be deadline orientated & have ability to work under pressure
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Un-endorsed Code 08 driver’s license
- Excellent time management, self-discipline, interpersonal & problem-solving skills
- Above average computer literacy
- Fluent in English & Afrikaans
Accommodation is provided
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
South Africa’s leading corporate player in the Development and Management of property and the leisure sector, currently has the following opportunity at Dikhololo Resort in Brits, Northwest. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups.
Ref # 23/08