Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or Business (Masters/MBA advantageous). 58 years in multi-property hospitality finance or group finance roles, including consolidation and audit coordination. Strong command of IFRS/GAAP, tax compliance, and hospitality KPI frameworks. Technical Skills Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency. Hands-on experience with PMS, POS, and ERP integrations. Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities. Key Skills & Competencies Commercial acumen with a hospitality operations mindset. Strong stakeholder management (GMs, Owners, Brand/Franchise, Revenue, Culinary, HR). Detail orientation with speed and accuracy under seasonal pressure. Leadership in process improvement, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Strategic thinking and business acumen. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Professional development opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package.

Group Finance Manager | Johannesburg | Permanent A group-level finance role with real operational impact across multiple hospitality entities. Bring rigour to reporting, sharpen controls, and turn performance data into confident decisions. This role oversees financial operations across multiple properties/entities, ensuring accurate monthly reporting, clean consolidation, strong compliance, and commercial insight that supports growth. You’ll lead the budgeting and reforecast cycles, strengthen working-capital discipline, and embed practical controls across cash handling, POS settlement, stock management, and night-audit processes. You’ll also partner closely with operational stakeholders to improve cost of sales, drive system enhancements, and support strategic initiatives. Our client is a multi-property hospitality group operating premium resorts and lodge-style experiences. With a strong focus on guest experience and operational excellence, they’re building a finance function that is proactive, disciplined, and closely aligned to operations. What You’ll Do Prepare monthly management accounts on time, with variance analysis and actionable commentary Maintain group chart of accounts structures and ensure accurate intercompany eliminations Coordinate year-end statutory accounts and audit processes across entities Lead annual budgets and rolling reforecasts by property/department, including Capex and Opex planning Consolidate group cash flow, manage liquidity, credit terms, and collections Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations Strengthen internal controls across cash handling, POS settlement, tips/service charge distribution, stock, and night-audit reconciliations Oversee inventory controls, including recipe costing, yield/wastage, stock counts, and variance analysis, to reducethe cost of sales Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, tax, payroll, and statutory requirements Support insurance reviews, risk registers, and business continuity planning Provide financial insight for strategic decisions, including modelling, M&A support, and due diligence when required Drive process improvements and ERP/PMS/POS integration enhancements with cross-functional teams What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA/Master’s advantageous) 5–8 years’ experience in multi-property hospitality finance or group finance roles, including consolidation and audit coordination Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, tax compliance, and hospitality KPI frameworks Advanced Excel/Google Sheets capability Hands-on exposure to PMS, POS, and ERP environments and integrations Strong forecasting and financial modelling skills Proven stakeholder management across GMs, owners, revenue, culinary, HR, and procurement Detail-focused with the ability to deliver under seasonal pressure Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-driven leadership style What Success Looks Like Month-end is consistently on time, accurate, and trusted by operations and leadership Budgets and reforecasts are robust, well-owned, and used as real performance tools Working capital improves through tighter cash flow, collections, and controls Inventory and COS are measurably better managed through disciplined processes and collaboration Audit and compliance requirements are met smoothly, with reduced risk and fewer surprises Finance is seen as a value-adding partner, not only a reporting function

Job Specification: Group Financial Manager Position Title: Group Financial Manager Department: Finance Reporting To: Group Managing Director Location: Johannesburg, Head Office Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Purpose of the Role The Group Financial Manager will oversee the full financial management, reporting, and compliance functions across multiple entities within the Group. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, maintains robust financial controls, manages cash flow, and delivers accurate and timely management reporting to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will provide strong financial leadership, mentor the finance team, and drive operational and compliance excellence across all business units. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Controls Oversee the complete finance function across all Group entities, including tax compliance, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow. Implement and maintain strong financial systems, processes, and internal controls. Proactively identify financial risks, recommending mitigation strategies to Directors. Ensure accurate and timely processing of journal entries, cashbook entries, reconciliations, and other financial transactions. Manage intercompany transactions, group loan accounts, monthly reconciliations, and fixed asset registers. Oversee working capital management including debtors, creditors, and cash flow optimisation. Manage the performance and KPIs of the finance department. Oversee banking relationships and ensure the completion of required banking documentation, credit facilities, and account setups. Reporting & Analysis Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and annual management accounts (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, budget vs actuals). Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Present monthly financial reports and insights to Directors for strategic decision-making. Support Directors with financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning. Taxation & Compliance Manage VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, provisional tax submissions, and all statutory returns. Prepare annual tax calculations and deferred tax schedules. Liaise with SARS for tax clearances, compliance issues, and payment arrangements. Maintain compliance with South African statutory and tax regulations. Audit & Governance Lead year-end audit processes and engage with external auditors. Review and approve audited financial statements in accordance with regulatory requirements. Manage audit adjustments and ensure full statutory compliance across all entities. Maintain compliance registers; oversee VAT submissions, PAYE, CIPC filings, and other statutory obligations. Ensure all regulatory certificates and documents are maintained and up to date. Budgeting & Forecasting Prepare and consolidate annual budgets for all group entities. Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, advising on funding requirements. Support strategic planning, capital allocation, and financial evaluations of new projects or business opportunities. Monitor budgets vs actuals and provide insights into risks or deviations. Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of up to 10 finance and administration staff. Oversee performance management, training, and career development. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Operational Support & Strategic Input Provide financial insights to support operational, sales, and project decision-making. Support costing, profitability analysis, performance tracking, and sales commission calculations. Oversee supplier reconciliations, beneficiary uploads, payment approvals, and compliance with authorisation protocols. Oversee business operational expenses, including utilities, rentals, and other overheads. Collaborate with HR on payroll, medical aid, pension fund, Workmen’s Compensation, and related matters. Process depreciation, amortisation, and exchange rate gains/losses. Oversee monthly stock takes and implement random spot checks. Liaise with insurance brokers to ensure adequate asset coverage and risk management. Manage BEE audit preparation, compliance, and certification requirements with external consultants. Qualifications & Experience BCom Accounting, BCompt, or equivalent qualification (CA(SA) advantageous). Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in a multi-entity or group environment. Strong technical expertise in South African tax laws and statutory compliance. Proven experience managing audits, budgets, forecasting, and cash flow across multiple business units. Advanced Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and advanced accounting software (Pastel, Evolution, or equivalent). Demonstrated experience in implementing or enhancing financial systems and controls. Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent leadership and communication abilities. High levels of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Strong commercial and strategic thinking abilities. Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable in a dynamic environment. Remuneration A competitive, market-related package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.