Our client in the transport and logistics sector is looking for a Group Accountant to join their team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree.
• CA(SA) recommended.
• Previous experience in a group accounting role.
• Experience in the financial accounting field.
• Logistics or courier business experience.
• South African citizen with a clear criminal record.

Duties:

• Compiling of monthly shareholders packs.
• Working with the business units on monthly reporting packs.
• Group cash flow reporting and management.
• Group consolidations (consolidating about 8 entities) - NB
• Due diligence process if required.
• Compiling of investment papers for potential acquisitions.
• Supply a support function to start-up companies or new acquisitions.
• Management of Group P&L.
• Evaluating business processes on the business units to improve efficiencies and profitability.
• Working with BUs on the distribution of daily/weekly dashboards.
• External and audit management and assistance.
• Budget planning and assistance with BU and Group budget process.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma in Marketing, Hospitality, or equivalent.
• 3 5 years experience in a high-volume hotel operation with a strong focus on events.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite, Opera PMS sales, and catering and POS systems.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• To plan, organize, delegate, and control all the activities of the food and beverage department including restaurants, bars, events, and in-room dining.
• To analyze weekly occupancy and event forecasts and to ensure each outlet is staffed and resourced appropriately in terms of operating equipment required.
• To communicate the overall hotel budgeted income and expenses with food and beverage management and ensure that each outlet receives a breakdown of their required revenue targets and expense control sheets.
• To conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly stocktakes for food, beverage, guest and cleaning supplies and operational equipment.
• To check daily food and beverage revenue reports and cash-ups to ensure accuracy in terms of both revenue and daily banking and that accounting standard operating procedures are met and maintained.
• Ensure the full F&B department and all its outlets remain properly stocked to meet set par stock levels and in line with weekly forecasts.
• To create, implement, and manage a staff training and development program for the food and beverage department and all its outlets with the assistance of the HR department.