Hospitality & Outdoor
Starting Date: ASAP
Establishment: Hotel (Boutique)
Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Group Financial Controller
Resort Group – Paternoster – Western Cape
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of a resort group based in Paternoster. This senior role requires a commercially astute finance professional who understands the operational demands, revenue streams as well as financial controls of lodge or resort environments. Moreover, the successful candidate will provide accurate reporting, strengthen financial governance while supporting management with informed business decisions.
Job Description & Requirements:
- Oversee the financial function across the resort group and maintain consistent financial controls.
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and annual budgets.
- Consolidate financial information across multiple properties, departments or operating entities.
- Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditure, working capital as well as overall financial performance.
- Analyse financial results and provide management with clear insights, risks and recommendations.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger integrity and month-end closing processes.
- Review departmental performance against budgets and investigate material variances.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial policies as well as standard operating procedures.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related financial controls as well as banking processes.
- Coordinate audit preparation and support external auditors with accurate financial records.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory and financial reporting requirements.
- Work closely with resort management and operational teams to improve profitability as well as cost control.
- Support capital expenditure planning, asset management and procurement controls.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Lodge or resort experience is essential.
- Previous experience in a senior financial management or financial controlling position is required.
- Multi-property, group-level or hospitality finance exposure would be advantageous.
- A relevant finance or accounting qualification would be advantageous.
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities are important.
- Excellent attention to detail, commercial judgement and problem-solving ability are required.
- Moreover, the successful candidate is ethical, organised and capable of working independently.
- Strong communication and leadership skills are needed to collaborate effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.
Package
- Salary: Market Related
- Accommodation: Live-out
