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Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Wild Dreams HospitalityCape Town, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality finance, excellent leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Controls

  • Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group SOPs.
  • Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and adherence to budgets.
  • Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
  • Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
  • Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register and operating equipment assets for both insurance and finance purposes.
  • Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems.

Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis

  • Drive and own the annual budget process at property level, collaborating with department heads.
  • Prepare and analyze management accounts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
  • Produce flash and project reports to support business decision-making.
  • Support the pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level.
  • Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, in line with group standards.
  • Assist with annual external audits and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and available.
  • Manage gate fees, coupons, and levies, ensuring proper allocation and reconciliation.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the key finance link between the property and the support office procurement team.
  • Work closely with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll-related finance matters.
  • Support operational teams with financial guidance and training as needed.
  • Requirements

  • Education : B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Experience : Minimum 5 years experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector.
  • Systems : Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred).
  • Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Personal Attributes : Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
  • Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
  • Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
  • Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
  • Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
  • Must work accurately under pressure.
  • People skills tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.
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