Assistant Financial Controller

Network Recruitment International; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment International seeks an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to join a leading hospitality group in Somerset West. The role focuses on owning key financial and administrative functions in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a BCom Finance or related qualification, solid financial reporting experience, SAP proficiency, and demonstrated leadership capabilities to manage a finance team effectively.

Qualifications

• BCom Finance, Accounting, or a related financial qualification is essential.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment is required.
• Hospitality experience will be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience with financial reporting and administration.
• Experience managing or supervising staff is essential.
• Strong costing and accounts management experience.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and provide finance administration support.
• Compile and manage HR and payroll‑related reports.
• Supervise and manage finance staff, ensuring deadlines and responsibilities are effectively managed.
• Perform costing activities and provide accurate financial information to support operational decisions.
• Process and manage customer and operational refunds.
• Manage accounts and ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Assist with month‑end processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to resolve financial queries and improve processes.

Skills

Finance reporting

Leadership

Excel

SAP

Education

BCom Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a well-established leader within the hospitality industry, is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Assistant Financial Controller to join their finance team in Somerset West. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced operational environment and is looking to take ownership of key financial and administrative functions within a respected organisation.

If you are a confident finance professional with strong attention to detail, leadership ability, and practical experience working on SAP, this role offers the opportunity to play an integral part in supporting the financial and operational performance of a well‑established hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and provide finance administration support.
• Compile and manage HR and payroll‑related reports.
• Supervise and manage finance staff, ensuring deadlines and responsibilities are effectively managed.
• Perform costing activities and provide accurate financial information to support operational decisions.
• Process and manage customer and operational refunds.
• Manage accounts and ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
• Assist with month‑end processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to resolve financial queries and improve processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BCom Finance, Accounting, or a related financial qualification is essential.
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment is required.
• Hospitality experience will be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience with financial reporting and administration.
• Experience managing or supervising staff is essential.
• Strong costing and accounts management experience.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.