Group Finance Manager

Hospitality Hire; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple properties in Gauteng. The role includes preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, leading budgets, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years in hospitality finance, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, and strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the financial strategy within the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in hospitality group finance or multi-property finance.
• Strong IFRS / GAAP, tax, and hospitality KPI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance reports, and year-end statutory packs.
• Maintain chart of accounts and manage intercompany transactions.
• Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and Capex / Opex planning.
• Consolidate cash flow and manage working capital.
• Strengthen internal controls (cash handling, POS, inventory).
• Ensure tax, payroll, statutory and audit compliance.
• Provide strategic financial insights and support on M&A.
• Collaborate with finance teams and drive process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets

PMS, POS, ERP system experience

Strong modelling and forecasting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting

MBA advantageous

Job description

Position : Group Finance Manager (Hotels and Lodges)

Location : Gauteng, Northern Suburbs

A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple properties. The role focuses on accurate reporting, strong controls, compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance reports, and year-end statutory packs.
• Maintain chart of accounts, manage intercompany transactions, and ensure IFRS / GAAP compliance.
• Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and Capex / Opex planning.
• Consolidate cash flow, manage working capital, oversee collections and liquidity.
• Strengthen internal controls (cash handling, POS, inventory, stock counts, night audit).
• Ensure tax, payroll, statutory and audit compliance.
• Provide strategic financial insights, modelling, and support on M&A / due diligence.
• Collaborate with finance teams across properties and drive process improvements and ERP enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting (MBA advantageous).
• 5–8+ years in hospitality group finance or multi-property finance.
• Strong IFRS / GAAP, tax, and hospitality KPI knowledge.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets.
• PMS, POS, ERP system experience.
• Strong modelling and forecasting skills.

Competencies

• Strong commercial and operational finance understanding.
• Excellent communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to lead improvements and work under pressure.