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