Finance & Operations Accountant

Finance & Operations Accountant

Summit Recruitment & Search Africa Job Posting

Our client in the hospitality sector, with various other business operations is seeking a Finance & Operations Accountant who can combine financial expertise with practical operational oversight.

This is a hands-on role suited for a commercially driven and cost-conscious individual who will work closely with leadership to improve efficiency, reduce wastage, and support growth across all business units. The ideal candidate should be proactive, solutions-oriented, and eager to grow with the organization long term while providing sound financial guidance and ensuring accountability across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full management accounting across all businesses, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis using QuickBooks, providing clear insights to support decision-making.

• Drive cost control and efficiency across all business units by identifying wastage, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or service.

• Provide operational and financial oversight by working closely with departmental heads to monitor performance and ensure accountability against budgets.

• Ensure proper financial separation and reporting between business units, including inter-company transactions and revenue tracking across all entities.

• Support strategic decision-making by advising management on pricing, investment priorities, resource allocation, and overall business performance improvement.

• Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and compliance across all operations to support sustainable growth and scalability.

• Collaborate with operational teams to improve procurement, stock management, payroll efficiency, and overall cost structures.

• Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• Working experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data for decision-making.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link finance to operational performance and efficiency.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-business environment with diverse operational needs.

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions across teams.