Assistant Finance Manager

Hospitality Hire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join their head office team. In this role, you'll manage daily financial functions and contribute to strategic planning. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Xero and strong analytical skills. This is an on-site position with a focus on supporting sound financial practices.

Benefits

Diverse exposure to finance functions

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Support senior finance in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Financial management

Xero proficiency

Analytical capabilities

Reporting skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Xero

Dext

Payspace Advantage

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager - Hospitality Group | Cape Town CBD

City-based hospitality group | Cape Town CBD | Full-time | On-site

5–10 years’ experience in financial management | Xero / Dext / Payspace Advantage proficiency | Strong analytical and reporting capabilities | Hospitality background advantageous

Structure. Support. Enable growth.

The Role :

A well-regarded hospitality group with operations across multiple venues is seeking a detail-driven and highly organised assistant finance manager to join their Cape Town-based head office team.

In this dynamic role, you will support senior finance leadership by managing daily financial functions, contributing to strategic decision-making, and ensuring that all reporting, budgeting, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Proven ability to conduct financial planning, analysis, and forecasting
• Skilled in using financial tools and accounting software, including Xero, Dext, and Payspace Advantage
• Highly organised with excellent time management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working both independently and within a collaborative team structure
• Previous exposure to the hospitality industry will be advantageous

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Support senior finance in strategic planning and decision-making
• Manage budgeting and assist with variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Supervise the bookkeeper and oversee accurate transaction recording
• Liaise with auditors and assist in audit processes
• Deliver regular financial reporting and forecasts for operational review

Why join?

• Be part of a growing, multi-site hospitality group in Cape Town
• Play a key role in shaping and supporting sound financial practices
• Gain diverse exposure to both strategic and operational finance functions
• Join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team

Important notes

This is an on-site role based in Cape Town CBD.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Immediate or short-notice availability will be beneficial.