Group Financial Accountant (CA)SA - Hospitality

Lumina Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 893,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel is assisting a hospitality group in recruiting a Group Financial Accountant (CA)SA) to oversee financial operations across multiple restaurant locations in Wynberg, Johannesburg. The role demands senior-level financial leadership, strategic planning, budgeting and compliance within the hospitality sector.

The ideal candidate has a CA(SA), a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and 8–10+ years’ experience with ERP systems, audits, and cost controls. Salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CA(SA) designation from a recognized body.
• 8–10+ years of financial management experience, hospitality preferred.
• Proven skills in strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of hospitality revenue management and cost control.
• Experience with tax compliance, audits and hospitality regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for premier restaurant locations.
• Oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage hospitality audits.
• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments.
• Develop financial policies and internal controls.
• Present financial information to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

ERP proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CA(SA) designation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Job Opportunity: Group Financial Accountant (CA)SA - Hospitality

Location: Wynberg , Johannesburg

Salary: R80 000 - R110 000 Negotiable CTC (DOE)

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial management for premier restaurant locations.

• Oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.

• Ensure tax compliance and manage audits specific to the hospitality industry.

• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments.

• Develop financial policies and internal controls.

• Present financial information to stakeholders and management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• Chartered Accountant (CA)SA designation from a recognized professional body

• 8-10+ years of financial management experience, preferably within the hospitality industry

• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

• Strong understanding of hospitality financial operations, including revenue management and cost control

• Expertise in preparing and analysing financial statements and reports for multiple business units

• Experience with tax compliance, audits, and financial regulations specific to the hospitality sector

• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Strong leadership skills for managing finance teams and collaborating with other departments

• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to stakeholders and executive management

• Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess financial performance and identify improvement opportunities

• Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of industry trends and economic factors affecting the hospitality sector

• Commitment to ethical financial practices and adherence to corporate governance standards