Financial Accountant

Mantis is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and eco-escapes located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate. 

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness. 

The Financial Account must deliver accurate financial reporting, ensure compliance, and provide clear insights that support sound business decisions.

• Revenue recognition and Management: Invoice and recovery amounts due per agreements with property owners and other stakeholders.
• Payments and Cash book management: Process and verify all supplier, customer, and other business payments in line with company policies and agreed terms. Maintain and update the cash book daily, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to bank statements.
• Financial records: Record, classify, and reconcile all financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Financial control and Balance sheet integrity: Monitor and maintain the integrity of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring that asset and liability values are accurate, valid, and compliant with accounting standards.
• Tax Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring all submissions are made in accordance with deadlines.
• Management accounts: Prepare and review the monthly performance and audit all balance sheet accounts
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, manage risk assessments, and implement controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Audit Management: Coordinate and manage both internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided and audit findings are addressed promptly.
• Cost Management: Analyze the company’s financial performance against budget and goals, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with investors, banks, and other financial stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and building strong financial relationships.
• Financial System Optimization: Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools that improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and management.
• Revenue and Profitability Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of revenue streams and profitability, providing insights into supporting strategic decisions.
• Inter group activities: Assist with reviewing financial data and information and financial management with broader group structure.

An undergraduate qualification in Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Accounting Science or related field from SAICA- or SAIPA accredited institution SAQA.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ working experience as Accountant
• At least 3 years’ experience managing staff.
• At least 5 years' experience within Finance department, with related SARS and statutory submissions
• Experience in travel industry or similar environment will be advantageous.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Xero accounting and import files from banks
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel
• SARS and statutory submissions
• CIPC submissions and FICA regulations

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Mantis/Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

About the Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate. Visit https://www.mantiscollection.com/ to discover more about our incredible brand.

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