About this role
Job Description
What you’ll do…
- Support the Director of Finance in the day-to-day management of the Finance department, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis.
- Monitor daily income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general cashier and general ledger functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and month-end closing activities to maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital and cost control initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with operational departments to analyse business performance, control costs and support commercial decision-making.
- Assist with internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
- Support the Director of Finance in developing, coaching and motivating the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- What we’re looking for…
- Individuals. You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
- Passion for hospitality with a strong commercial and financial mindset.
- You're analytical, detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information.
- You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
- You're proactive, organised and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- You enjoy collaborating with operational teams to drive business performance.
- Previous experience as an Assistant Finance Manager, Finance Executive or Senior Accountant within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance or a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
- Strong knowledge of hotel accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, taxation and internal controls.
- Experience with hotel PMS, ERP/financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of financial procedures and Sun System, or similar hotel financial applications will be an advantage.