Assistant Financial Controller

Kendrick Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a luxury safari estate in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on daily financial operations, reporting, and strict internal controls to support senior management.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes while coordinating with auditors and ensuring accurate records. Excellent Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial accounting or assistant financial controller role.
• Hospitality/ luxury lodge experience advantageous.
• A relevant financial qualification in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of daily financial operations and accounting functions.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations and management accounts.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger transactions.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to relevant financial procedures.
• Work closely with management to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and financially experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a luxury safari estate in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of daily financial operations and accounting functions.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations and management accounts.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger transactions.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to relevant financial procedures.
• Work closely with management to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a financial accounting or assistant financial controller role.
• Previous experience within a luxury hospitality, hotel or lodge environment would be advantageous.
• A relevant financial qualification in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

Assistant Financial Controller • Hazyview, MP, za