Company: Beekman Group
Industry: Real Estate
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors, Matric
Experience: 5 years
Location: North West
City:
Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Title: Accountant – Dikhololo Resort
- 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
