Finance Manager | Luxury Lodge Group | Lv

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Cape Town head office of a leading luxury lodge group. This role oversees the day-to-day finance function, supports accurate reporting and controls, and mentors junior team members.

You will work with management and operational teams to provide meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while maintaining robust financial controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Day-to-day accounting and finance function oversight.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and schedules.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Coordinate bank, balance sheet and GL reconciliations.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with procedures.
• Support audit preparation and documentation.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Xero experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Xero

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the Cape Town head office of a leading luxury lodge group. This is a great opportunity for a strong finance professional who enjoys both the technical and people side of the role. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, support accurate reporting and financial controls, and provide guidance and supervision to junior members of the finance team.

The role will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting and finance function
• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and accounting schedules
• Managing month-end and year-end processes
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Completing bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis
• Monitoring financial performance and investigating variances
• Ensuring financial information is processed accurately and timeously
• Assisting with audit preparation and supporting documentation
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring company procedures are followed
• Supervising; mentoring and supporting junior members of the finance team
• Working closely with management and operational teams to provide meaningful financial information and support decision-making

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Has approximately 3-5 years' relevant financial accounting experience
• Has previous experience supervising and/or mentoring a finance team
• Has a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Is confident with reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes
• Has strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Is highly organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines
• Is proactive, analytical and solutions-focused
• Communicates well and is confident working with both finance and operational teams
• Is professional, reliable and trustworthy
• Experience with Xero would be advantageous, and previous exposure to the hospitality industry would be a definite plus, although it is not essential.

This role would suit someone who is ready to take ownership of a busy finance function while still remaining hands-on and closely involved in the detail.