Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Luxury Private Game Reserve | Paterson, Eastern Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to join an exclusive luxury private game reserve in Paterson, Eastern Cape.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting and financial control experience who is comfortable working within a remote luxury hospitality environment. The successful candidate will oversee key financial functions, maintain strong financial controls and support the operational team with accurate and timely financial information.

Package & Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the reserve.
  
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.
  
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
  
• Conduct regular bank, creditor, debtor and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
  
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports and relevant analysis.
  
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and operational costs.
  
• Identify and investigate financial variances and discrepancies.
  
• Maintain effective internal financial controls and procedures.
  
• Oversee cash management and ensure accurate cash-up and banking procedures.
  
• Assist with stock control, stock takes and cost management.
  
• Monitor supplier invoices and ensure accurate and authorised processing.
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
  
• Assist with payroll-related financial processes and reconciliations where required.
  
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and are audit-ready.
  
• Work closely with Heads of Department and management to provide financial guidance and support.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive financial information.
  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial policies and procedures.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
  
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field.
  
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant financial or accounting experience.
  
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel, lodge, resort or hospitality environment is highly advantageous.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
  
• Proven experience with reconciliations, creditors, debtors and financial reporting.
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
  
• Experience with hospitality accounting systems and/or PMS/POS systems will be advantageous.
  
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, stock control and cost management is beneficial.
  
• Strong understanding of financial procedures and internal controls.
  

Skills & Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
  
• Numerically and analytically strong.
  
• Accurate and methodical in their approach.
  
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of financial functions.
  
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Professional, trustworthy and discreet.
  
• Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
  
• Comfortable working within a remote luxury hospitality environment.
  
• Able to work collaboratively with operational teams and management.
  

Working Environment

The successful candidate must be comfortable living and working within a remote private game reserve environment and contributing to the financial requirements of a luxury hospitality operation.

The position follows a Monday to Friday work cycle and is offered on a live-in basis, with meals excluded.

Please note that only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.