Director of Finance

4 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Belmond Management Full time

The postcards home might talk about the pool and the cocktails, but so much happens behind the scenes to make the magic happen. Whether you’re working in HR, Legal or Finance, you’ll be supporting something special. As the Director of Finance at Belmond Safaris, you ensure all local and corporate related policies, procedures and other agreements are observed by all finance and management personnel. You will safeguard all of the business assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilised to maximize the business profitability. This position is based in our Cape Town offices, with travel to Botswana requried.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

- Responsible for overseeing the monitoring, controlling and recording all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the business.
- Responsible for overseeing the preparation of all monthly financial reporting of the business.
- Oversee the financial management and the monthly and annual reporting of the business Performance
- Assist the General Manager in establishing local policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards that ensure profitability and control of operations.
- Oversee the Treasurer function with regard to cash planning, and review the cash position on a weekly basis in order to optimize the use of funds and minimize the volume of cash being held in the business
- Maintain close liaison with the external and internal auditors and ensure effective action as necessary on all their agreed upon recommendations. Work along with/assist Financial Controllers in developing effective responses to all recommendations made by Internal and External Auditors; as well as direct action and available human resources, when needed, to implement corrective measures.
- Responsible for monitoring all budgets and for reporting major deviations of over-expenditure, under-budgeting or non-compliance to the approved budget of the business.
- Responsible for ensuring that all taxes are paid and that all related reports are filed on a timely basis.
- Review all changes of tax laws and accounting policies, assess their implications on the business and ensure the finance team implements appropriate changes.Responsible for the recruitment, training, development, discipline and evaluation of the finance team.

**Requirements**:
What You Bring:

- A minimum of five years’ experience as a Financial Controller, preferably within an international chain environment.
- Thorough knowledge of all jobs in the Accounting, Purchasing and Food and Beverage control
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
- Thorough understanding of data analysis and forecasting.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially excel).

**Benefits**

**What We Offer**:
At Belmond Safaris, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

- Competitive basic salary and benefits
- Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
- Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

**Location**:

- South Africa, Cape Town

Department:

- Corporate Office & Business Support

Employment type:
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