Financial Accountant

Kendrick Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant in Bryanston. The ideal candidate will manage finances with strong leadership skills and a keen commercial awareness. Responsibilities include overseeing financial controls, preparing reports, and supervising the finance team. Candidates with 2-4 years in the hospitality industry and advanced Excel skills are encouraged to apply. This role offers a competitive salary of R40,000 per month plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience as a Financial Accountant or Manager within the hospitality industry.
• Matric required; further accounting/finance qualification is a bonus.
• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls across the unit's business.
• Collaborate on budgets and programmes to ensure efficient operations.
• Analyse monthly financial accounts, reporting anomalies.
• Prepare and present monthly financial packs to Finance Manager.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Further accounting/finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAGE ONE

VIP Payroll / Payspace

CIMSO system

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Bryanston

Property Type: Luxury Property Group

Salary: R40,000 per month + benefits (CTC, including medical aid)

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury property group for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for a self‑driven professional with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team while requiring minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls across all aspects of the unit's business
• Collaborate with Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers on budgets, programmes, schedules, and objectives to ensure efficient and profitable operations
• Analyse and interpret monthly financial accounts for each property, reporting anomalies to the Group CEO
• Oversee year‑end audits of the properties
• Prepare and present monthly financial packs and weekly financial reports to the Finance Manager
• Compile variance reports on all budget overspends and highlight discrepancies, changes in policy, or strategy
• Ensure compliance with financial manuals, checklists, and procedures; draft new policies as required for CEO approval
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, improving skill levels and promoting job satisfaction
• Oversee personnel functions, including maintenance of employee files, contracts, leave schedules, payroll, medical aid, provident fund, statutory compliance, and audits of documentation

System Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with SAGE ONE
• Experience with VIP Payroll / Payspace
• Understanding of CIMSO system is a plus

Minimum Experience & Requirements

• 2‑4 years' experience as a Financial Accountant or Manager within the hospitality industry
• Matric required; further accounting/finance qualification is a bonus
• Valid RSA ID
• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to join a reputable luxury property group and take ownership of finance operations. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.