Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Conova Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000573/GR

Date posted:

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
About our Client
Our client is a leading luxury hospitality management group operating an extensive portfolio of hotels, safari lodges, and lifestyle destinations across Africa. Renowned for providing a personalised approach to hospitality, it continues to grow its presence through the management of distinctive, high-quality properties.

About the Role
The Financial Manager will be responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the full accounting and financial function of a division within the group. It also plays a strategic part in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and supporting executive management in financial decision-making to optimize profitability. The role is best suited to someone who is detail orientated, analytical, deadline driven, a problem solver and enjoys building and managing a team.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage accounting records, in line with reporting standards and Group Finance SOPs. Day-to-day processing of all financial data (invoices, journals). Monthly preparation of the management accounts and executive summary. Processing of all relevant monthly journal entries. Process and reconcile the cashbooks\/bank accounts. Reconcile & process of the monthly payroll including medical aid and pension funds. Reconcile monthly VAT. Ensure proper procedures and controls for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning. Review and interrogate monthly stock take reports. Preparation of the annual budget and monthly monitoring of spend in line with budget. Preparation of monthly forecasts. Maintain the debtors and suppliers age analysis. Co-ordinate with external auditors over the year end audit. Oversee financial performance of business units and make recommendation for improvement Participate in monthly feedback meetings with leadership to assist with decision making. Collaboration and communication with Head Office finance team. Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (essential) Completed SAICA\/SAIPA\/CIMA articles or equivalent (preferred) Min 5 years financial management experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry Strong knowledge of South African Tax\/VAT laws and hospitality industry regulations Proficient on SAGE Evolution & SAGE Intacct Advanced Excel Opera and Micros knowledge (advantageous) Excellent understanding of financial reporting standards (IAS, IFRS) Effective team management skills Attention to detail and analytical acumen Ability to work in a pressurized environment with deadlines Thank you for your interest. If you do apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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