Polokwane: Financial Manager

The role requires a candidate that is detail orientated, analytical, deadline driven and a problem solver. The aspects of this role are ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting. Doing the day-today processing, managing suppliers, payments, cash forecasting and balance sheet recons. This role also plays a strategic part in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and supporting executive management in financial decision-making to optimise the hotel’s profitability. The main responsibilities are managing and maintaining the accounting records, in line with the applicable reporting standards and Group Finance SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). This includes ensuring that the accounting records are accurate and fairly represent the financial performance and position of the hotel. Day-to-day processing of all financial data (invoices, journals) The monthly preparation of the management accounts and executive summary, detailing variances against prior year, budget and forecast. Submission of the monthly management packs. Processing of all relevant monthly journals Process and reconcile the cashbooks/bank accounts Reconciling & processing of the monthly payroll including medical aid and pension funds, and submission to Head Office, submissions of EMP201 including loading of payments for approval. Reconciling of monthly VAT. Preparation of the annual budget and monthly monitoring of spending in line with budget. This includes communication with the various departments regarding their expenditure. Preparation of monthly forecasts. Maintaining the debtors (together with Group Debtors Manager) and suppliers age Skills required Proficient on SAGE Evolution & SAGE Intacct and advanced Excel. Opera and Micros knowledge will be advantageous Excellent understanding of financial reporting standards (IAS, IFRS) Must be able to collaborate with the team, as well as work independently and manage time appropriately. Strong knowledge of South African Tax/VAT laws and hospitality industry regulations Minimum Qualifications and Experience Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Required) Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles or equivalent (Preferred)