Bryanston: Financial Manager – Bryanston posted by Phoenix Recruitment

An established luxury Lodge & Hotel Group based in Bryanston is looking for a Financial Manager to join the team of professionals. As a finance manager in luxury establishments, your role is to oversee financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic planning to uphold the standards of excellence. Your expertise and insight contribute to the sustainable growth and financial success of the establishment, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in luxury hospitality and travel. Duties: Financial Record Keeping: Responsible for maintaining precise and organized financial records. Record and categorize financial transactions, including income, expenses, assets and liabilities. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software. Financial Reporting: Prepares various financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. These reports provide a clear overview of an organization’s financial health and are essential for stakeholders, including management, investors and regulatory authorities. Budgeting & Forecasting: Plays a key role in budgeting and forecasting. Collaborate with management to create budgets, analyse variances and provide recommendations for financial improvements. Accurate budgeting helps organizations allocate resources effectively. Tax Compliance: Ensures that organizations comply with tax laws and regulations. Calculate and prepare tax returns, submitting them to relevant authorities. Staying updated on changing tax laws is essential to minimize tax liabilities within the bounds of the law. Auditing: Evaluates an organization’s internal controls and processes for accuracy and fairness. Responsible for managing the external auditors and ensuring audited financial statements are compiled and required according to company standards. Financial Analysis: Analyses financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Provide insights to management for informed decision-making regarding investments, cost reductions and revenue enhancement strategies. Risk Management: Assists in identifying and managing financial risks. Assess potential risks related to investments, debt and other financial activities and recommend strategies to mitigate these risks. Communication: Possess strong communication skills to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Collaborate with other departments, management and external partners to achieve financial objectives. Requirements: Matric Certificate Tertiary degree / diploma in Finance would be preferred At least 4 years’ experience in a senior financial role, preferably in luxury hospitality or travel, with a solid track record Previous experience will include supervising a finance team. You should be commercially astute with strong leadership qualities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, financial literacy, effective communication, leadership and the ability to manage budgets and costs effectively, while also understanding industry-specific regulations and compliance Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with Advanced Level Excel skills Proficiency in SAGE 300 or similar Accounting Software Knowledge of Hospitality Property Management Systems – OPERA V5 or OPERA Cloud would be preferred Proficiency in Sage Payroll Professional would be beneficial Valid RSA ID