Financial Controller

Snatch Production; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Cape Town seeks an experienced Financial Controller to manage the finance department for two legal entities. The role includes overseeing financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and requires hybrid working with at least two office days per week. Candidates must have a strong accounting background, advanced Excel skills, and experience with cloud accounting software.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Accounting or Finance Degree is non-negotiable, and a strong academic record is preferred.
• Experience using SAGE Online or any Cloud-based Accounting software required.
• At least 2 days per week in the office is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bank and cash management.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Ensure statutory compliance for Income tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of IFRS

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised and proactive

Education

Accounting or Finance Degree

Qualification PA(SA); AGA(SA); CGMA or similar

Tools

SAGE Online

Cloud-based Accounting software (XERO; Quickbooks)

Job description

Our client, a world-class luxury safari and hospitality group that runs lodges in Southern Africa, is looking for a settled and experienced Financial Controller to join their team in Cape Town.

The Financial Controller would be responsible for managing the finance department of two legal entities within the Group. You will work closely with the Group Finance Manager and CFO.

At present, the role is a hybrid role, which will require at least 2 days per week to be spent in the office, Some travelling would be a requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee bank and cash
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Manage Fixed Assets
• Oversight of General Ledger and GL reconciliations
• Input into the management accounts
• Statutory compliance (Income tax; VAT; PAYE; CIPC etc)
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualified PA(SA); AGA(SA); CGMA or similar.
• A minimum of an Accounting or Finance Degree is non-negotiable, and a strong academic record is preferred.
• Experience using SAGE Online or any Cloud-based Accounting software (XERO; Quickbooks etc) required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Highly organised and proactive, with exceptional attention to detail. Strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Salary:

• R600,000 - R780,000 CTC per annum (depending on experience)