Assistant Administration Controller

About the role

City Lodge Hotels is hiring an Assistant Administration Controller in Maputo. The role supports the Administration Controller in managing the hotel's human resources, accounting and financial control functions, and shares the overall purpose of making every guest a returning and referring guest. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all accounting and administrative duties to the required standard, covering daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks, in line with audit requirements and the Controls & Procedures SOP Manual, as authorised by the General Manager.
• Issue and safeguard all cash floats in line with company requirements.
• Handle finance and administrative functions including accurate processing of financial transactions, document management, payroll administration, accounts receivable and compliance with audit requirements.
• Apply and uphold legislative requirements, including employment equity and internal audit requirements across HR, payroll, recruitment and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain good working relationships with hotel employees and colleagues, and foster positive relationships with clients and guests.
• Look for ways to improve the group's product offering, service delivery, productivity and efficiency, and share them with the group.
• Take part in legislative and operational training and develop personal growth plans.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12; formal accounting bookkeeping qualification or proven on-the-job training in accounts and financial management.
• External candidates must have held a similar position for at least 2 years; internal applicants must have completed a stretch assignment in a similar role.
• Competence in financial reviews and financial controls is essential.
• Subject to a fraud and credit check because the role involves handling money and authorising the disbursement and deposit of company funds.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy is essential.
• Knowledge of HR audit requirements, finance audit requirements, payroll processing, month-end and year-end closing, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Analytical, problem-solving, time management and organisational skills, with strong verbal and written communication.