Property Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002343/ML

Date posted:

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location:

Kruger National Park, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A premier luxury safari lodge is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented PROPERTY FINANCIAL MANAGER.

POSITION INFO:
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of South Africa's most iconic safari destinations, ensuring financial excellence and supporting unforgettable guest experiences. This is a hybrid, live-out role which would involve some days of the week on property. Candidate Responsibilities: Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group SOPs. Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and adherence to budgets. Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations. Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register and operating equipment assets for both insurance and finance purposes. Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems. Drive and own the annual budget process at property level, collaborating with department heads. Prepare and analyze management accounts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights. Produce flash and project reports to support business decision-making. Support the pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level. Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, in line with group standards. Assist with annual external audits and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and available. Act as the key finance link between the property and the support office team. Work closely with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll-related finance matters. Support operational teams with financial guidance and training as needed. Core Criteria: B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Minimum 5 years experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector. Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders. This is a hybrid position: offâsite living; some days on property, other days work from home

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