Bookkeeper at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Description

• Ensure Recording of bank transactions via cash book for all four bank accounts on a daily basis and the monthly reconciliation of these accounts.

• Ensure weekly reconciliation of lodge-based revenue balances with cash and credit card receipts and ensure the timely depositing of cash.

• Maintain an unallocated deposit listing for use by the reservations department.

• Review of Night Audit reports and report on variances where necessary.

• Liaise with and assist the assistant bookkeeper with capturing of supplier invoices.

• Liaise with and assist the assistant bookkeeper with payment of invoices as they become due as well as the associated settlement runs.

• Relieve assistant bookkeeper while on leave.

• Maintain accrual listing for all recuring expenses where invoices have not been received by month end.

• Bring the books to the trial balance stage.

• Assist with month end entries to ensure smooth running of the month end process.

• Assisting with preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations as required.

• Assist with the calculation and settlement of Botswana training and bed levies.

• Accurate filing of all relevant documentation.

• Efficient implementation of all work-related instructions given by superiors / management.

• Assisting with external and internal audit queries.

• To ensure the adherence of standard accounting procedures (IFRS) within the accounting operations.

• To ensure the adherence of company standard operating procedures within the accounting operations.

• Be available for travel if required.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, advantageous.

• Experience within a hospitality environment or similar is preferable.

• Highly computer literate (MS Word / Excel).

• Proven bookkeeping experience.

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.

• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

• Data entry skills along with an aptitude for numbers.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary

• Medical aid & pension fund benefit

• Internal Belmond discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• On going Learning and Development opportunities