Bryanston: Financial Accountant posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury property group for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team while requiring minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls across all aspects of the units business

• Collaborate with Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers on budgets, programmes, schedules, and objectives to ensure efficient and profitable operations

• Analyse and interpret monthly financial accounts for each property, reporting anomalies to the Group CEO

• Oversee year-end audits of the properties

• Prepare and present monthly financial packs and weekly financial reports to the Finance Manager

• Compile variance reports on all budget overspends and highlight discrepancies, changes in policy, or strategy

• Ensure compliance with financial manuals, checklists, and procedures; draft new policies as required for CEO approval

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, improving skill levels and promoting job satisfaction

• Oversee personnel functions, including maintenance of employee files, contracts, leave schedules, payroll, medical aid, provident fund, statutory compliance, and audits of documentation

System Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good to advanced Excel skills

• Experience with SAGE ONE

• Experience with VIP Payroll / Payspace

• Understanding of CIMSO system is a plus

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• 24 years experience as a Financial Accountant or Manager within the hospitality industry

• Matric required; further accounting/finance qualification is a bonus

• Valid RSA ID

• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to join a reputable luxury property group and take ownership of finance operations. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.