Bookkeeper X2

ITC Hospitality Group is a fast-growing CBD-based and privately owned property letting and management company that has been in the industry for 20 years. The Company currently represents 4 and 5-star graded and serviced apartments located within the Cape Town CBD, Foreshore and De Waterkant areas. We are currently recruiting for an energetic, well-organised Bookkeeper.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
- Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
- Bring the books to the trial balance stage
- Perform partial checks of the posting process
- Capturing of data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
- Process accounts receivable/payable
- Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- Record and manage all invoices received from vendors. Must ensure timely payment of bills and monitor payment terms.
- Record and track guest payments and deposits. A proper follow-up on outstanding payments and ensure timely collections.
- Reconcile hotel bank statements with internal records. Check and solve all the irregularities as soon as possible.
- Monitor and control various hotel expenses. Analyze spending patterns and recommend cost-saving measures for the hotel.
- Monitor and manage the hotel’s cash flow, to keep better financial health. Implement controls to prevent fraud and ensure the security of financial assets.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

**Requirements**:

- Proven bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency in Xero and Sage Pastel accounting software
- 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 a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Familiarity with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis tools.
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in English and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of spotting and resolving discrepancies.
- Knowledge of relevant tax requirements and how to prepare basic tax documentation.

**Preferred Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience working as a bookkeeper.
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper in the hotel or hospitality industry is advantageous.

**Benefits**:

- Professional development opportunities

**Application Details**:
Work Location: In person