• 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 to consider that the determined value is reasonable, fair and within acceptable market ranges.
  
• Timely and accurate recording of transactions, whether on the Panstrat 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.
  
• Provide timely feedback on management accounts to the Regional Finance Manager.
  
• Driving monthly finance meetings to discuss financial performance – feedback of these meetings to be communicated to the Regional Finance Manager.
  
• Oversee and assist in the compiling of budgets and quarterly forecasts.
  
• Assist lodge managers/ Director with queries.
  
• Assisting with 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 output requirements expected of the Lodge Accounting Officer.
  
• Maintaining stock control procedures.
  
• Actively assist with month-end stock takes.
  
• Actively monitor, formulate and updating the internal controls within the lodge and conduct documented internal audits and spot checks where necessary.
  
• Actively practice the principle of professional scepticism on a day to day basis.
  
• A duty to investigate and follow up 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 of petty cash, mobile wallets, company bank accounts.
  
• Perform regular audits on safari shop systems and processes.
  
• Reviewing that expenditure is kept in line with budget.
  
• Ensure that accurate documentation is kept on record Training.
  
• Assist all staff with PanStrat.
  
• 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).
  
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in accounting.
  
• Microsoft Office Computer literate - Excel basics are essential.
  
• PanStrat experience preferable.
  
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
  
• Analysis and problem solving.
  
• Critical thinking – always maintain a high level of professional scepticism.
  
• Independent and confident to ask and/or question costs or decision.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Teamwork / collaboration.
  
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
• Good communication skills.
  
• Patience is a must.
  
• Result orientated and deadline driven.
  
• Sound Ethical standards