South Africa: Financial Manager / Business Analyst posted by Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment

March 11, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment

South Africa

Other Finance/Accounting

Job Description

About the Role

Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Financial Manager / Business Analyst to join our client’s team in Tanzania. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial matters of multiple 5-star Safari Lodges and Camps, leading regional office/accounting personnel, and assisting the group MD and other directors.

Key Responsibilities

Manage subordinates.
Manage and set up (if need arises) financial policies, procedures and systems for the Lodges/Camps whilst operating conservatively and ethically.
Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)
Analyze transactions and prepare reports.
Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments.
Forecast revenue and analyze profit margins.
Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable.
Participate in budgeting processes.
Brief senior managers regularly on the company’s financial status
Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns.
Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly.
Keep company financial information confidential.
Establish accounting policies and procedures.
Stay informed on Hospitality industry developments and changes in regulations.
Ensure that all revenues and expenditure are timeously accounted for.
Ensure that all settlements are timeously received and recorded.
Produce specified monthly financial reports in the format required by The Hospitality Management Company
Maintain the Trial Balance and prepare and manage the Balance Sheet reconciliations
Oversee the Various Units Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, including the Guest Ledger.
Maintain all Capex expenditure, system and reports.
Ensure that all statutory monthly and annual returns are completed and returned timeously to the relevant local authorities and government departments.
Sign payments in conjunction with the General Managers and Group MD for the types of expenditure

Requirements

Must be CA qualified / or similar
Background experience in the Hospitality / Travel & Tourism Industry
Must have suitable Accounting qualifications Accounting / Bookkeeping diploma / Degree – Essential requirement to obtain Visa and work permits.
Experience in a financial / business analyst environment – Hospitality- Hotels , Lodges and Resorts – preferably
Min 5- 10 Years as a Financial Manager/ Accountant / Bookkeeper in a Hotel , Lodge or Resort environment
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Experience with Stock Control, Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Credit Control essential
Excellent computer literacy

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Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Very Competitive Salary paid in US$
Accommodation
Med Insurance
NSSF – social security
Cost of all visas and work permits – covered by company.
Annual Leave
Return flights to point of origin / concurrent with annual leave.

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