Cape Town Region: Property Financial Manager – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Cape Town | Lb posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Property Financial Manager – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Cape Town Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Salary: Negotiable DOE Accommodation: Live-out Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Property Financial Manager for a luxury boutique hotel in Cape Town. This hands-on finance role is responsible for overseeing all property-level financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and robust reporting while supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Controls • Oversee all property-level finance functions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures • Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct budget allocation • Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations • Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely financial reporting • Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and operating equipment registers • Oversee inventory controls, variance checks, and final system sign-offs Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis • Drive and manage the annual budgeting process at property level • Prepare and analyse management accounts with variance reporting • Produce flash and projection reports to support operational and strategic decision-making • Support pricing of extras and ancillary services in collaboration with operations Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls • Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to company standards • Assist with annual external audits and preparation of supporting documentation Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Act as the finance liaison between the property and support office teams • Work with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll-related finance matters • Provide financial guidance and support to operational teams when required Minimum Requirements (Essential) • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field • Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, with at least 2 years in hospitality • Strong MS Office skills; experience with accounting systems (Sage advantageous) • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment • Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial data to non-financial teams Advantageous • Experience in boutique or luxury hospitality environments • Experience working across both hotel and food & beverage operations • Strong business partnering mindset with operational teams TO APPLY Submit your CV (including a recent head & shoulders photograph) and contactable references ASAP. Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.