Financial Accountant (Tourism)

Innovation Advance Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury property group for an experienced Financial Accountant to manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple properties. The role requires delivering monthly packs, variance analysis, budgeting support, and liaison with auditors.

The ideal candidate has a BCom in Accounting, SAICA/SAIPA articles, and 4+ years in property or corporate finance, with strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree and completed articles (SAIPA/SAICA).
• Minimum 4 years' experience in an Accountant/Financial Accountant role.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Intercompany loans and interest calculations knowledge.
• Property accounting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly financial statements for multiple properties.
• Review General Ledger and Balance Sheet movements; prepare journals.
• Manage month-end processes and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee budgets, variances, and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with auditors and support year-end audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Intercompany loans

Financial analysis

IFRS principles

Team leadership

Education

BCom Accounting degree

CA(SA) qualification

Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles

Tools

Caseware

Xero

SAGE ONE

VIP Payroll

Sage Pastel

Job description

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A well‑established organisation within the property sector is looking for a Senior Property Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with complex reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting and property‑level financial analysis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records across the property portfolio, while providing meaningful financial insights to management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly accounting and month‑end processes across allocated properties.
• Prepare and post financial journals, accruals and reallocations.
• Review and analyse General Ledger and Balance Sheet movements.
• Prepare balance sheet and intercompany loan reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies and calculate interest.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets.
• Perform actual vs budget variance analysis per property.
• Prepare cash balance reports and support cash flow forecasting.
• Manage the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax submissions and year‑end audits.
• Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.
• Assist with quarterly Board reporting and covenant reporting.
• Prepare annual property budgets and supporting schedules.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Provide ad hoc financial support and contribute to finance projects as required.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
BCom Accounting degree
Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA)
Minimum 4 years' experience in an Accountant / Financial Accountant role.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills practical proficiency is essential.
Strong experience in reconciliations, General Ledger accounting and financial analysis.
In‑depth understanding of intercompany loans and interest calculations .
Property accounting experience is highly advantageous .
Experience with MDA Property Management / Accounting software is advantageous.

• MS Office Advanced level, Advanced Excel
• Caseware
• Xero
• 5 years related, accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of financial statements and management accounts in caseware working papers and sage one cloud accounting.
• Processing of accounting information in sage pastel and sage one cloud accounting .
• Payroll cycle administration in sage VIP payroll and cloud VIP payroll online.
• Processing and filing of EMP201 returns and EMP501 reconciliation on SARS efiling.
• Processing and filing of VAT201 returns on SARS efiling.
• Processing and filing of Income tax and provisional tax returns on SARS efiling.
• Cashflow management function and processing including bank, cash on hand and forecast projections.
• Formulation of annual budgets and analysis of variances.
• Accounts payable management including processing of invoices, initiation and actioning of payments and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Management of accounts receivable including distribution of statements, collections, processing remittances and customer reconciliation.
• Audits /IFRS
• Compilations
• Management Accounts
• Positive attitude and able to operate consistently and reliable
• Quick learner
• Strong integrity
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Preparing and consolidating monthly reporting information from various divisions across the group
• Reviewing financial results and producing meaningful insights on business performance trends and variances
• Supporting the delivery of interim and year‑end reporting requirements for the listed group
• Compiling technical accounting schedules and assisting with IFRS disclosure requirements
• Conducting financial reviews, including impairment assessments, and assisting with external audit engagements
• Contributing to the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting activities
• Preparing statutory financial statements for subsidiary companies within the group structure
• Liaising with auditors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Job Description:

• Preparing and consolidating monthly reporting information from various divisions across the group
• Reviewing financial results and producing meaningful insights on business performance trends and variances
• Supporting the delivery of interim and year‑end reporting requirements for the listed group
• Compiling technical accounting schedules and assisting with IFRS disclosure requirements
• Conducting financial reviews, including impairment assessments, and assisting with external audit engagements
• Contributing to the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting activities
• Preparing statutory financial statements for subsidiary companies within the group structure
• Liaising with auditors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to consolidated reporting, statutory reporting, or financial statement preparation would be advantageous
• Strong technical accounting expertise with a sound understanding of IFRS principles
• Excellent analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret financial information and present findings effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with senior management and key stakeholders
• Highly driven, ambitious, and eager to build a career within a corporate finance environment

Qualification:

• Newly Qualified CA(SA) - essential

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Financial Accountant Location: BryanstonProperty Type: Luxury Property GroupSalary: R30,000 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.

You'll be joining a major healthcare group with a strong presence across South Africa and a business that touches thousands of people every day. With a broad network of healthcare operations and multiple business units, this is an environment where finance is far from one‑dimensional, and where there's plenty of scope to make an impact.

For you, this is more than another Senior Financial Accountant role. You'll take ownership of key financial activities, lead and develop a team of direct reports, work closely with different areas of the business and gain exposure to a finance environment operating at significant scale. If you're ready to step beyond the technical side of accounting and build your leadership profile while working for a respected name in healthcare, this is a career move worth making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accuracy of financial information across key accounting areas, identifying issues and ensuring they are resolved effectively
• Take ownership of the organisations banking, receivables and payables activities, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the financial records
• Lead and develop the finance team, providing direction, coaching and opportunities for professional growth
• Deliver insightful financial reporting, analysis and board‑level information to support management in understanding business unit performance
• Partner with internal stakeholders and auditors on financial matters while driving improvements that strengthen processes, consistency and efficiency

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Honours degree in Accounting / Finance
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles
• 2 - 3 years' post-articles experience
• Experience within the medical, healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is essential
• SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel experience

Our client is seeking a highly competent Group Financial Accountant to oversee the consolidated financial reporting for their diverse group of companies. This role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in group consolidations, IFRS reporting, and managing complex financial structures. Operating remotely, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all group financial statements, providing critical analysis to executive leadership. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape financial strategy across multiple entities from anywhere, contributing to the growth and stability of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the entire group according to IFRS.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax laws across different jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement group‑level accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Provide financial analysis and insights on group performance to senior management.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; CA(SA) or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, with a strong focus on group consolidations.
• In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and South African accounting practices.
• Proven experience with financial consolidation software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills for remote team management.

Benefits:

• Excellent executive‑level remuneration package.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Premium health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Significant role in strategic financial decision‑making at the group level.
• Progressive and supportive remote work culture with global reach from Sandton.