Financial And Administration Manager

Creative Leadership Solutions; Modimolle; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Limpopo is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial management and a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic input to decision-making. The role requires strong financial skills and the ability to lead teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial and administrative management.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Experience within a conservation or hospitality environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and maintain financial systems.
• Supervise payroll and HR administration.
• Provide financial input to strategic planning.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and lead finance staff.

Skills

Strong financial and administrative management skills

Excellent communication abilities

High attention to detail

Organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Financial systems experience

Experience with tax legislation and E-Filing

Decision-making skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

SAGE VIP

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Solver BI

Job description

Requirements

• Minimum education (essential): Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Articles or a postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum applicable experience (years): Minimum of 5 years experience in financial and administrative management.
• Required nature of experience: Financial reporting and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, payroll management and HR administration, tax compliance and statutory submissions (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax), cash flow, banking, and reconciliation management, implementation and maintenance of financial systems and controls, procurement and stock control processes, including workshop and fleet administration, liaison with auditors, suppliers, financial institutions, and internal departments.
• Experience within a conservation, hospitality, or rural enterprise environment (advantageous).
• Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong financial and administrative management skills, excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal abilities, high attention to detail and strong organizational skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems, experience with tax legislation and E‑Filing, decision‑making and conflict resolution skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, multi‑departmental environment.

Beneficial System Knowledge

• SAGE VIP (Payroll).
• Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (Accounting).
• Solver BI (Budgeting and Forecasting).

Additional Skills

• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans would be advantageous.
• Own transport and valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Management: Oversee and maintain all financial operations and systems. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial statements. Implement and maintain internal financial controls. Oversee cash flow, banking, and reconciliations. Compliance and reporting: Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns. Ensure adherence to statutory and audit requirements. Liaise with auditors, bankers, insurers, and regulatory bodies. Maintain transparent financial reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Administration, Procurement and HR Management: Supervise payroll and HR administration. Support procurement and stock control processes, including workshop and fleet administration. Manage asset registers and internal documentation. Oversee general administration to ensure operational efficiency.
• Strategic and Operational Support: Provide financial input to strategic planning and project evaluation. Support management decision‑making with accurate financial insights. Contribute to Reserve‑wide initiatives and sustainability efforts. Foster effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Stakeholder Relations and Team Leadership: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to finance and admin staff. Promote a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement. Represent the finance function within management meetings and committees.

Remuneration Offered

Market related.

Application Process

All applications will be treated confidentially. Correspondence will only be conducted with short‑listed candidates.

Should you not receive correspondence within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Welgevonden Game Reserve reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is 27 October.