South Africa: Financial Manager posted by White Send Beach Resport Ltd

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Manager to join our team at White Send Beach Resort Ltd, a renowned luxury hospitality property in South Africa. As a key member of our management team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient financial operation of the resort, while also providing strategic guidance to support business growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, review, and further develop the hotel’s complex financial reporting system.
• Ensure that all financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and control functions are prepared accurately, correctly, and in accordance with company standards and deadlines.
• Oversee the effective use, maintenance, and security of hotel IT systems, including PMS, ERP, and POS systems, and ensure that all relevant data is properly protected and utilized.
• Maintain, review, and update the company’s finance policies and procedures manual, and ensure that all accounting staff understand and follow these standards.
• Manage working capital and cash control, and prepare accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on a timely basis, and safeguard company assets by creating and maintaining strong internal control systems.
• Work closely with all departments to identify and resolve system and control issues.
• Analyze financial data and operational performance in order to support and advise hotel management in achieving financial objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the finance department and its team members.
• Cooperate effectively with both the hotel management team and the group management team.
• Build strong working relationships with department heads and provide financial guidance and support in relation to business plans and operational decisions.
• Maintain and update all legal documentation related to the financial status of the hotel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant banks and insurance companies.
• Facilitate external audits, participate in group audits, and support the preparation of consolidated reporting.
• Liaise with local tax authorities, both independently and in cooperation with the General Manager and the group finance team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role, such as Financial Controller, Assistant Director of Finance, or an equivalent finance position, ideally within a multi-outlet hospitality property.
• A proven track record of team leadership and people management.
• Knowledge of ORACLE systems, including FIDELIO/OPERA PMS, MICROS POS, and MC, is an advantage.
• Excellent financial and business analytical skills, together with strong communication and decision-making abilities.
• Strong financial knowledge.
• ACCA or a similar professional certification is an advantage.
• A solid understanding of financial operating systems, reporting, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of back office or accounting systems.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) are not explicitly mentioned in the original job description.