Accountant & Human Capital Administrator

Kendrick Recruitment; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury safari lodge in Hoedspruit is seeking an experienced Accountant & Human Capital Administrator. This dual-role position requires strong financial and HR administration skills, with a minimum of 4 years management experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic remote environment. Responsibilities include financial management, payroll administration, and compliance tasks. Competitive salary and live-in arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' management experience.
• Experience in luxury lodge or tour operations finance.
• Valid RSA driver’s licence.
• Experience in human resources functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate financial recording and management.
• Administer payroll processes and maintain employee files.
• Conduct monthly finance meetings and prepare reports.
• Track capital expenditure against budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

BComm Accounting degree

Tools

MS Excel

Sage People

SQL

MS Access

Job description

Overview

Accountant & Human Capital Administrator – Luxury Safari Lodge | Hoedspruit

Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience | Live-In

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant & Human Capital Administrator to join a prestigious luxury safari lodge located in the Hoedspruit area. This dual-role position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, remote environment and possesses both strong financial and HR administration skills.

Key Characteristics

• Diligent self-starter with a high level of attention to detail
• Operationally minded with a keen interest in how lodge processes impact financial reporting
• Highly numerate and analytical with strong financial acumen
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a collaborative team approach
• Results-focused while adaptable to diverse personalities and environments
• Ethical, principled, and professional in all interactions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable to the cultural and social values of a remote luxury hospitality environment

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' management experience (essential)
• Previous experience in luxury lodge or tour operations finance (advantageous)
• BComm Accounting degree or similar qualification
• Valid RSA driver’s licence
• Experience in human resources functions
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems
• Experience with Sage People; SQL and MS Access an advantage

Core Responsibilities

• Accounting Duties
• Accurate financial recording and management across all business units
• Monitor financial controls and conduct internal audits within the lodges
• Maintain and enhance financial standards and ensure finance deadlines are met
• Train staff across various skill levels and backgrounds
• Interpret and analyse monthly management accounts
• Conduct monthly finance meetings to review financial performance
• Authorise and allocate business expenditure correctly
• Reconcile accounts, including inter-lodge and clearing accounts
• Manage and support stock control procedures and assist in stock counts
• Develop, review and implement financial systems and procedures
• Oversee and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Assist with year-end audits and general finance queries
• Track capital expenditure against budgets
• Monitor sustainability data and compile related reports and graphs
• Ensure business compliance (e.g., liquor licence, business licence)
• Maintain fixed asset registers and fleet monitoring
• Analyse and track maintenance spending
• Assist with the implementation and integration of financial systems
• Human Capital Duties
• Administer payroll processes, including new hires, terminations, and adjustments
• Ensure UIF documentation is processed with the Department of Labour
• Prepare and reconcile payroll for managerial sign-off
• Maintain accurate employee files and handle staff queries
• Produce monthly human capital reports
• Organise and report on quarterly Employment Equity (EE) forums
• Assist with annual EE reporting and training requirements
• Maintain systems and records related to human resources functions
• Support and implement human capital projects as needed
• Ad hoc Tasks
• Lead or support projects as identified from time to time
• Balance commercial and technical financial requirements
• Resolve complex operational and financial challenges under pressure

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Kendrick Recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.