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Job Summary
Accountant Luxury Safari Tours Company Botswana
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join a leading Luxury Safari Tours Company based in Botswana. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency across multiple lodges and the central office.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all lodges and the central office.
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports (Profit & Loss Balance Sheet Cash Flow).
Reconcile bank supplier customer and intercompany accounts.
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
Coordinate inventory counts and record relevant entries.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for each lodge and central operations.
Monitor expenditure against budgets and provide variance analysis.
Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
Payroll Management
Process monthly payroll for head office and lodge staff.
Ensure compliance with Botswana labour laws and PAYE deductions.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
Prepare and submit VAT PAYE Withholding Tax and Company Tax returns.
Liaise with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) regarding audits and queries.
Ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements and hospitality licensing regulations.
Supplier and Procurement Accounting
Review and approve supplier invoices ensuring correct coding and documentation.
Maintain accurate procurement records for each lodge.
Monitor procurement budgets and report on expenditure.
Lodge Operational Accounting
Manage lodge-level accounting including expenses petty cash stock and guest billing.
Train lodge managers or administrative staff in basic bookkeeping procedures.
Conduct regular site visits for audits and process reviews.
Cash and Treasury Management
Manage cash flow requirements for lodges and head office operations.
Monitor cash handling procedures and lodge remittances.
Oversee foreign currency transactions and exchange rate reconciliations.
Internal Controls and Audits
Develop and implement internal controls for cash stock and procurement processes.
Conduct regular internal audits at lodge sites.
Assist external auditors during annual audits.
Systems & Software
Use accounting software (Pastel QuickBooks Xero Great Plains etc.) for all bookkeeping.
Integrate lodge management systems (e.g. NightsBridge ResRequest) with accounting workflows.
Maintain secure data backup and adhere to data protection protocols.
Financial Analysis & Support to Management
Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
Contribute to strategic planning and new lodge development initiatives.
Prepare financial reports for stakeholders and investors as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Registered with the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA).
Minimum of 3 years experience in hospitality or tourism accounting.
Strong knowledge of Botswana tax and labour laws.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Pastel Xero or QuickBooks.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to travel periodically to remote lodge locations.
If you are a motivated and meticulous professional with a passion for the safari and tourism industry we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Kendrick Recruitment (KR) specialises in finding top candidates for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries worldwide. We focus on providing a high level of personalised service tailored to each individual whether you are a client or candidate. We pride ourselves on listening and under ... View more
