Financial Controller

This role suits a meticulous, deadline-driven finance professional who's just as comfortable analysing balance sheets as chasing down a missing invoice. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of daily cash management, reconciliations, and statutory compliance, while supervising the Accounts Payable function.
Core Criteria:

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive finance experience, including 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role within a hotel or luxury hospitality environment
• Advanced proficiency in hotel financial systems (e.g. Sage 300/Accpac, Protel, Opera PMS, Micros POS, Materials Control) and online banking platforms
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of IFRS, South African VAT legislation, and hotel operational processes
• Meticulous, with zero tolerance for errors in reconciliations, payment loading, and reporting
• Hands-on and proactive, able to work at pace and take initiative
• Strong leadership ability, comfortable coaching and supervising junior staff
• Unwavering integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the company's Employment Equity plan

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead variance analysis against budget and flag risks or opportunities to management
• Support the Finance Manager with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
• Manage daily cash flow and liquidity, including transfers to and from the Call Account
• Load creditor, salary, and ad hoc payments for authorisation
• Compile daily deposit schedules and submit to Central Reservations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and process monthly journal entries
• Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations, ensuring full SARS compliance
• Oversee Accounts Payable age analysis, debt collection, and the guest ledger
• Monitor departmental spend and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Oversee stock control and purchasing across revenue and support departments
• Liaise with external auditors and relevant authorities as needed
• Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and integrity

On Offer:

• Live-in position, accommodation included (meals excluded)
• Work cycle: Monday to Friday
• The opportunity to work in a world-class hospitality environment within one of the region's most beautiful private game reserves