Financial Accountant | Luxury Property Group | Bryanston | Lv

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant to join a reputable luxury property group based in Bryanston. This role is ideal for a self-driven finance professional with strong leadership ability, excellent attention to detail and a solid understanding of hospitality finance. The successful candidate will play an important role in financial reporting, controls, budgeting, compliance and team supervision across the group’s properties.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of effective financial controls across all areas of the business
• Work closely with Finance Managers, Operations Managers and General Managers on budgets, programmes, schedules and financial objectives
• Analyse and interpret monthly management accounts for each property
• Identify anomalies, discrepancies and areas of concern and report these to senior management
• Prepare and present monthly financial packs and weekly financial reports
• Compile variance reports relating to budget overspends and highlight significant discrepancies
• Assist with financial planning and support profitable and efficient property operations
• Oversee and coordinate year-end audits across the properties
• Ensure compliance with financial manuals, procedures and internal checklists
• Assist with drafting and implementing new financial policies where required
• Supervise; mentor and support accounting staff
• Develop team capability and encourage high standards of accuracy and accountability
• Oversee relevant personnel administration, including employee files, contracts and leave records
• Assist with payroll administration and related employee benefits
• Ensure accurate administration of medical aid, provident fund and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audit requirements

Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ experience as a Financial Accountant, Finance Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Matric essential
• Relevant accounting, finance or bookkeeping qualification advantageous
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of operational finance
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Valid RSA ID
• Systems experience:
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good to advanced Excel ability
• Experience with SAGE One
• Experience with VIP Payroll and/or PaySpace
• Knowledge of CIMSO would be advantageous

Package:

R30;000 per month CTC

Package includes medical aid and applicable company benefits

Based in Bryanston

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable hospitality finance professional to join a luxury property group and take on a broad, responsible role within the finance team.