Accountant - Hospitality

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Accountant role focuses primarily on bookkeeping, budget preparation, and daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial records, support monthly closing processes, and assist in preparing financial reports and community budgets.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Bookkeeping & Daily Accounting Tasks:Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries.Record day-to-day financial transactions including AP/AR, receipts, payments, and journal entries.Reconcile -vendor & customer Ac, GLs, Bank SOA and other financial statements regularly.Prepare and monitor cash flow and support petty cash handling and reconciliation.Assist in preparing Financial Statements and prepare schedules on monthly basis within the timelines.Prepare VAT Files and prepare Fixed Asset Register on regular and monthly basisOther regular Finance Operational tasks.Budget Preparation & Community Financial Support:Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.Track budget variances and assist with analysis and reporting.Month-End and Year-End Support:Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals.Assist in the monthly/quarterly/annual closing process.Support internal and external auditors with required documentation and schedules.General Support:Maintain organized and systematic filing of accounting records.Liaise with internal teams, auditors, and management teams for financial reporting.Ensure compliance with company policies and local financial regulations.QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Master’s degree preferred.CA/ICWA Intermediate or ACCAEXPERIENCE Minimum 3-6 years of accounting experience, preferably within Hotel, Student Accommodation and other Hospitality divisions.Solid knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting standards.Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a strong advantage.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.SKILLSProficiency in Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP Accounting Software: D365 FnO, Oracle, SAP etc.High attention to detail and organizational skills.