Junior Accountant

• Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and winelands; One&Only Cape Town is the ultimate curator of discovery, from active adventures, to mindful moments and exclusive, tailored experiences. The warm South African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion

Key responsibilities: 

• Review daily General Cashier packs for completeness and accuracy.  
• Audit daily income audit packs to ensure revenue integrity and compliance with hotel procedures.  
• Compile monthly revenue reconciliations and investigate variances.  
• Review and authorize EFT refunds; 
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all PMS, revenue, and General Ledger mappings across integrated systems.  
• Verify that all revenue is correctly posted and accounted for in accordance with hotel policies and accounting standards.  
• Produce revenue variance analyses and investigate unusual trends, discrepancies, and exceptions.  
• Conduct periodic compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.  
• Assist in the implementation of controls and processes to mitigate risks and address findings arising from internal and external audits.  
• Assist with month-end revenue reconciliations and financial close processes.  
• Verify that discounts, rebates, complimentary services, refunds, voids, and rate overrides are appropriately approved and supported.  
• Review and monitor compliance with hotel revenue recognition policies and procedures.  
• Assist in implementing and maintaining effective financial controls to minimize revenue leakage.  
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.  
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of interfaces between the PMS, POS, payment gateways, and financial systems.  
• Investigate and resolve system-related revenue posting and reconciliation issues. 

Requirements: 

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management or studying towards a professional accounting qualification.  
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in an accounting environment; 
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy; 
• Knowledge of hotel accounting principles and revenue auditing procedures; 
• Understanding of PMS systems (e.g., Opera), POS systems, and accounting software; 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; 
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality; 
• Deadline orientated.