Waterberg: Cluster Financial Manager (Game Reserve) – Waterberg posted by Phoenix Recruitment

Luxury Game Reserve in the Waterberg area is looking for a Cluster Financial Manager. The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the full accounting and financial function of the Game Reserve’s hospitality operations that include 3 high end luxury camps . The property offers a full Game Reserve experience , with food and beverage, spa, kids club, conferencing, gym, game drives. 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-to-day 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 optimize profitability. This is a senior property-based role. Duties: Managing and maintaining the accounting records, in line with the applicable reporting standards and Group Finance SOP. 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) Monthly preparation of the management accounts and executive summary, detailing variances against prior year, budget and forecast. Submission of the monthly management pack to Head Office assisting with questions, where relevant. Processing of all relevant monthly journal entries – this would include prepaids to be expensed, any accruals, etc. 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. Together with cost control team and respective HOD’s, to ensure that there are, at all times, proper procedures and controls for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning and carries the responsibility for all supplier contracts, in line with Group Finance SOPs Reviewing and interrogating monthly stock take reports and processing the necessary monthly journals 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 analysis Preparing and loading weekly & monthly payments for submission to head office. Coordinate with external auditors over the year end audit Oversee the financial performance and management of the company’s various business units and making recommendations for improvement Ensuring that all balance sheets are reconciled and reviewed monthly and follow up and resolve unreconciled items timeously. Conduct and participate in monthly feedback meeting with the HOD team to review prior months financial results, discuss operational issues and any other related business. Provide financial guidance to department managers Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Work closely with the General Manager of the hotel and to provide assistance and feedback from a finance perspective that will assist with decision making Timeous identification of issues to head office and General manager and immediate resolution. Collaboration and communication with Head Office finance team Carry-out finance directives from Head Office. Ad hoc finance duties as required. Requirements: Grade 12 Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Required) Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles or equivalent (Preferred) Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry 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. Attention to detail and analytical acumen Self-motivated, innovative, problem solver & strong negotiator Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a pressurized environment with deadlines Good planning skills and organisation abilities. Strong knowledge of South African Tax / VAT laws and hospitality industry regulations Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and departmental SOP’s. Process routine tasks and responsibilities as necessary while maintaining SOP’s. Ensure the highest standards of service and professionalism throughout tasks and deadlines are achieved Package on offer: Salary Neg (DOE) Medical aid (50% contribution for main member, in terms of group policy) Pension contribution by employer and employee, 1 meal per day while on duty / meal allowance and a house on the reserve.