Financial Reporting Manager

Virgin Limited Edition; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company seeks a Finance Reporting Manager for an 18-month fixed term contract in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing audits, and ensuring compliance for various properties. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and a background in hospitality finance. The position offers competitive salary, a bonus based on objectives achieved, and hybrid working options, making it an ideal opportunity for finance professionals looking to make an impact in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retention-based bonus

Hybrid working model

18 days annual leave

Company contribution on medical aid

Pension fund contribution

Gym membership

Discounts on Virgin products

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in South Africa.
• Solid understanding of statutory audit processes.
• Exposure to the hospitality industry is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end balance sheet close across properties.
• Support property finance teams for tax returns.
• Drive reporting improvements with finance system teams.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong Excel skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Good communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Postgraduate studies in Accounting, Finance or Taxation

Qualified accountant (SAICA, SAIPA)

Tools

Accounting software (Sage)

Job description

Finance Reporting Manager – Fixed term contract for 18 months

Virgin Limited Edition takes its guests to some of the world’s most breathtaking sanctuaries for unforgettable experiences - including one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. The collection of unique retreats are chosen for their beautiful locations and magnificent surroundings with each offering a sense of fun, style, luxury and exceptional personal service.

These extraordinary escapes includes the famed Necker Island and the Branson Estate in the Caribbean’s British Virgin Islands; Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in South Africa; Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco; The Lodge in Verbier; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons tented safari camps in Kenya; Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa and Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas in Mallorca, Spain.

For more information check out www.virginlimitededition.com

Reporting into the Director of Financial Reporting, we are looking to offer two fixed term contracts to support the business for an initial 18-month period to deliver statutory accounting and tax obligations and support the accounting activities of various companies that own Virgin Limited Edition properties. One these roles will focus on our South African properties and the other role will focus on other properties within our portfolio.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in South Africa.

Here’s what you need in your tool kit:

Qualifications/ Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Postgraduate studies in Accounting, Finance or Taxation will be an advantage.
• Qualified or associate accountant is preferred. SAICA, SAIPA, AGA(SA) designations are all considered, subject to relevant post-qualification experience.
• Solid understanding of statutory audit processes and ability to support or execute audit engagements.
• Proficient technical accounting expertise with a strong understanding of IFRS and the ability to interpret and apply local accounting standards.
• Have a good understanding of local taxes, VAT legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, preferably Sage.
• Exposure to hospitality industry is highly advantageous.

Behaviours and Skills

• Ability to apply a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving, balancing technical accuracy with commercial and operational realities.
• Demonstrated experience in cleaning up and standardising financial data to support accurate reporting and compliance.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to independently conclude on complex accounting issues.
• Proven experience in process control and continuous improvement.
• Quick learner with a proactive approach to taking ownership and driving tasks through to resolution.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, produce high quality work, and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of other cultures and ability to work seamlessly across different countries.
• Good communicator, team player and personable.

What’s the gig?

Here’s what you’d do:

• Own the month-end balance sheet close across a portfolio of properties, preparing/reviewing detailed reconciliations (intercompany, accruals, prepayments, cash, fixed assets) for current and prior periods.
• Identify, investigate and resolve reconciling items with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to ensure clean, supportable balances.
• Strengthen financial controls and disciplines by partnering with property finance teams, embedding robust processes, documentation standards and reconciliation templates.
• Lead and support audit delivery end-to-end, including planning through finalisation, and reviewing PBC/RFI packs and audit evidence to ensure readiness and quality.
• Support property finance teams by compiling schedules and information to third-party advisors for annual and provisional income tax returns, and preparing supporting documentation for ad-hoc queries from local tax authorities in coordination with the Propco finance team.
• Drive reporting and transformation improvements by partnering with the Director of Financial Reporting and Finance Systems teams to deliver statutory reporting deadlines, system changes, and tech-led automation/efficiency initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day compliance support by helping maintain a contracts/renewals dashboard, keeping bank mandates up to date (including authorised signatory changes), and assisting Propco finance teams and the Property finance teams with ad-hoc compliance requirements.

Here’s the deal:

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retention based bonus, payable based on objectives achieved upon completion of the contract
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week working from our offices in Rivonia, Johannesburg.
• Occasional work travel may be required to our magical properties!
• 18 days annual leave per year plus public holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday and a paid day off to support the charity of your choice
• 50% Company Contribution on Medical Aid
• We will contribute a total of 11.31% towards your pension fund and additional support such as life assurance and critical illness.
• Two free passes for a Virgin Active Gym Membership
• Discounts on Virgin products
• An engaging, supportive and relaxed working environment

Tempting, right?

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