Hospitality Finance Controller & Team Leader

Staff Solutions; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions in Makhanda (South Africa) seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management for a luxury hospitality group.

Key duties include preparing monthly reports and reconciliations, driving IFRS compliance, supervising staff, and partnering with auditors.

The role requires a relevant degree, 3–5 years in hospitality finance, and advanced Excel with hotel systems proficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive finance experience with 1–2 years in a supervisory role within a star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
• Systems: Proficiency in hotel financial management systems (Sage 300/Accpac, Protel, Opera PMS, Micros POS, Materials Control) and online banking platforms.
• Excel Skills: Advanced MS Excel for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Knowledge: IFRS, SA VAT legislation, and hotel industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely monthly reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide analysis of financial data to inform strategic decisions, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting with department heads and shareholders.
• Manage daily cash usage and liquidity; load payments for authorization.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and ensure SA tax compliance.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and process journal entries.
• Lead and develop the Finance and operations team with integrity.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash management

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300/Accpac

Protel

Opera PMS

Micros POS

Materials Control

Job description

Staff Solutions in Makhanda (South Africa) seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management for a luxury hospitality group.

Key duties include preparing monthly reports and reconciliations, driving IFRS compliance, supervising staff, and partnering with auditors.

The role requires a relevant degree, 3–5 years in hospitality finance, and advanced Excel with hotel systems proficiency.