Cape Town Region: Assistant Financial Controller posted by Karen Tupper Recruitment

A Senior Assistant Financial Controller is sought for this hospitality group based in Cape Town. This role is critical in supporting the Financial Controller and General Manager in overseeing the Finance and Accounting division of the Hotels. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting, compliance with statutory and group policies, and the sustainability of internal controls. The role encompasses: – Daily revenue reconciliation and reporting across PMS, POS, and SAGE 300/ACCPAC systems. – Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analyses. – Assistance with annual budgets, strategic plans, and capital expenditure studies. – Maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations and audit readiness. – Oversight of cost control, procurement, and expense management in collaboration with departmental heads. – Deputizing for the Financial Controller when required, ensuring continuity of leadership. – Training, mentoring, and developing finance team members to foster accountability and succession planning. REQUIREMENTS: – Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting, with proven leadership as an Assistant Controller. – Strong business, auditing, and commercial acumen, with the ability to support strategic decision making. – Proficiency in POS and PMS systems, ACCPAC (Sage 300) or similar accounting packages, and advanced MS Excel skills. – Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and variance reports. – Strategic focus with the ability to balance operational detail and executive-level reporting. – Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team, fostering accountability and succession planning. – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English, with the ability to present confidently to management, owners, and auditors. – Excellent problem-solving skills, integrity, and attention to detail. – Professional, presentable demeanor with high standards of conduct. – Ability to work occasional overtime and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment. QUALIFICATIONS: – A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, or a related field is advantageous. – Proven track record of 5 years’ experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or assistant controller role.