Ehlanzeni: Property Financial Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Sabi Sands | Ss posted by Kendrick Recruitment

About the Role

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sands. This hybrid role involves working on property for part of the week and remotely for the remainder, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of South Africa’s premier safari destinations by ensuring financial excellence while supporting unforgettable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs
• Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and budget adherence
• 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
• Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems
• Lead the annual property-level budget process in collaboration 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 pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) not specified in original job description, so skipping this section.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable DOE | Hybrid Role