Financial Controller | Remote Luxury Lodge (Live‑in)

Kendrick Recruitment; Paterson; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Luxury Private Game Reserve in Paterson, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on leading financial operations, ensuring robust controls, and providing timely financial information to support the remote hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years' accounting experience, a relevant accounting qualification, and proficiency with Excel and hospitality systems.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant financial or accounting experience.
• Experience in hospitality accounting systems and/or PMS/POS systems advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations of the reserve.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Conduct regular bank, creditor, debtor and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports and relevant analysis.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and operational costs.
• Identify and investigate financial variances and discrepancies.
• Maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Oversee cash management and banking procedures.
• Assist with stock control, stock takes and cost management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Assist with payroll-related financial processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure financial records are audit-ready.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Independent worker

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PMS/POS systems

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Luxury Private Game Reserve in Paterson, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on leading financial operations, ensuring robust controls, and providing timely financial information to support the remote hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years' accounting experience, a relevant accounting qualification, and proficiency with Excel and hospitality systems.