Financial Manager

Karen Tupper Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced financial leader is sought to oversee reporting, budgeting and analysis within a hospitality-focused operation in the Winelands region. The role covers month-end close, cash flow, procurement controls and asset management, with collaboration across departments to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate will lead a finance team, ensure SA tax/compliance, and support strategic decisions with robust financial insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong stock and production financial management experience.
• Extensive hospitality knowledge, particularly within food and beverage, accommodation, events and reservations.
• Knowledge of South African tax requirements and statutory reporting.
• Previous experience leading a finance team.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Must be a South African citizen and currently based in the Winelands area.
• Own, reliable transport.
• Well-presented, professional in approach and able to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts and month-end reconciliations.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Monitor departmental profitability, production costs, stock levels and inventory controls.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable.
• Strengthen procurement, purchasing and asset management controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements and statutory reporting.
• Lead and support the finance team while partnering with operational managers to improve financial performance and processes.
• Assist the CFO with financial strategy, risk management and business decisions.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts and month-end reconciliations.


• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.


• Monitor departmental profitability, production costs, stock levels and inventory controls.


• Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable.


• Strengthen procurement, purchasing and asset management controls.


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements and statutory reporting.


• Lead and support the finance team while partnering with operational managers to improve financial performance and processes.


• Assist the CFO with financial strategy, risk management and business decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


• Matric / Grade 12 qualification.


• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.


• Strong stock and production financial management experience.


• Extensive hospitality knowledge, particularly within food and beverage, accommodation, events and reservations.


• Knowledge of South African tax requirements and statutory reporting.


• Previous experience leading a finance team.


• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and analytical skills.


• Must be a South African citizen and currently based in the Winelands area.


• Own, reliable transport.


• Well-presented, professional in approach and able to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Candidates with experience in a premium hospitality, wine estate or multi-department environment will be highly advantageous.