• Correct authorisation and allocation of business expenditure
  
• Demonstrate and lead with an independent mind that is capable of questioning the need/requirement for proposed business expenditure and/or considering that the determined value is reasonable, fair and within acceptable market ranges
  
• Timely and accurate recording of transactions, whether on the Pan Strat system or within manual systems, such that transactions are recorded on a day-to-day basis
  
• Prepare supplier payment requests
  
• Interpretation and analysis of management accounts
  
• Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliations
  
• Collation and resolution of general ledger queries
  
• Resolve all queries on balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Manage and update stock sheets
  
• Meeting certain non-negotiable finance deadlines
  
• Providing timely feedback on management accounts to the Regional Finance Manager
  
• Driving monthly finance meetings to discuss financial performance – feedback on these meetings to be communicated to the Regional Finance Manager. Oversee and assist in the compilation of budgets and quarterly forecasts
  
• Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries
  
• Assisting with the year-end audit
  
• Reconciling various accounts, including clearing accounts and inter-lodge transactions
  
• Manage and supervise all reports to ensure that their duties are performed in line with the output requirements expected of the Lodge Accounting Officer
  
• Maintaining stock control procedures
  
• Actively assist with the month-end stock takes
  
• Actively monitor, formulate and update the internal controls within the lodge and conduct documented internal audits and spot checks where necessary
  
• Actively practice the principle of professional skepticism on a day-to-day basis
  
• A duty to investigate and follow up on any occurrence or suspected occurrences where the company has or may suffer losses
  
• Maintain a duty to ensure that company assets are properly recorded, safeguarded and cared for by those responsible for their custody
  
• Take full responsibility for petty cash, mobile wallets, and company bank accounts
  
• Perform regular audits on the safari shop systems and processes
  
• Review that expenditure is kept in line with the budget
  
• Ensure that accurate documentation is kept on record, and Training
  
• Assist all staff with Pan Strat
  
• Assisting and training the lodge staff members in accounting principles
  
• Review and train Front of House systems
  

Requirements

• 3 Years finance degree or relevant qualification (preference will be given to candidates with a CPA)
  
• 3-4 years’ experience as an accountant
  
• Microsoft Office, Computer literacy - Excel basics are essential
  
• PanStrat experience is preferable
  
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
  
• Analysis and problem solving skills