On-Site Accountant (CA)

Afriski Mountain Resort is seeking a highly competent, hands-on Accountant (preferably a Chartered Accountant) to take full ownership of on-site financial operations. This is not a back-office reporting role. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for day-to-day accounting execution, financial control, and operational finance management across all departments of the resort. The role combines accounting, finance control, and transactional oversight, including responsibilities currently performed by the Finance Clerk.

Location: Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho.

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site.

Eligibility: Basotho nationals only

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Accounting

Full responsibility for daily financial processing and controls
Management of accounts payable and receivable
Cashbook management and bank reconciliations (Lesotho & South Africa accounts)
Processing and review of all financial transactions

2. Financial Control & Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to internal controls and financial procedures
Monitor and enforce budget discipline across departments
Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
Ensure compliance with Lesotho tax regulations and statutory requirements

3. Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly management accounts
Provide weekly cash flow reporting and forecasts
Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
Support management with financial insights for decision-making

4. Operational Finance Oversight

Oversee stock control, procurement processes, and cost management
Supervise and execute payroll inputs and reconciliations
Monitor revenue streams (accommodation, F&B, activities, etc.)
Identify and eliminate financial leakages and inefficiencies

5. Systems & Process Improvement

Work across systems such as **Xero, eZee Absolute, and other operational platforms
Improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system integration
Implement best-practice controls aligned with hospitality operations

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Updated CV

Proof of qualifications

Brief motivation outlining relevant experience and salary expectation.

Send CV, and documentation to hr@afriski.net before 30 April 2026.

Requirements:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Minimum 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience

Strong understanding of financial controls and operational accounting

High level of proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Preferred Experience:

Experience in hospitality, tourism, or resort environments

Exposure to multi-revenue stream businesses

Experience working with integrated accounting and booking/POS systems

Familiarity with cross-border financial transactions (Lesotho / South Africa)

Key Competencies:

Highly disciplined and structured

Hands-on and execution-driven (not purely theoretical)

Strong integrity and accountability

Ability to operate independently in a remote environment

Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and control

Important note:

This is a critical operational role within Afriski. The successful candidate will be expected to take full ownership of financial processes on site and actively contribute to improving financial performance and control.

What Success Looks like in this role:

Accurate, up-to-date financial records at all times

Strong control over cash flow and expenditure

No unauthorised or unexplained transactions

Clear, reliable reporting to management and the Board

Improved financial discipline across all departments