Job Description

Financial Manager
Location: Limpopo (Private Game Reserve)
Salary: R70,000 - R85,000 per month (depending on experience) + Accommodation + Meals + Medical Aid and Provident Fund
Working Model: On-site / Property-based
About the Company
Our client is a luxury hospitality group operating an exclusive private game reserve with multiple high-end lodge offerings.
Why Join Them
This is a senior, hands-on role offering real ownership of the full finance function within a premium hospitality environment. The position includes accommodation on the reserve and the opportunity to work closely with both operational leadership and group finance.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take responsibility for the full accounting and financial management function of a private game reserve hospitality operation. The role is operational and strategic, overseeing day-to-day finance, monthly reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting and cost control, while supporting the General Manager and Head Office with financial insight and decision-making.
Requirements and Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the accounting and financial function for the hospitality operation
• Day-to-day processing of invoices, journals and financial transactions
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, executive summaries and variance analysis
• Submission of monthly management packs to Head Office
• Cash flow management, forecasting and payment processing
• Monthly payroll reconciliation, EMP201 submissions, VAT reconciliation and statutory compliance
• Supplier and debtor management, including age analysis and payments
• Budget preparation, monthly forecasting and cost control
• Stock take review and processing of related journals
• Balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of variances
• Coordination with external auditors during year-end audits
• Financial guidance and support to departmental heads
• Strong collaboration with Head Office finance and on-property leadership
• Adherence to group finance SOPs and reporting standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years' financial management experience, including at least 2 years in hospitality
• Strong working knowledge of SAGE Evolution and/or SAGE Intacct
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of IFRS, IAS and South African tax/VAT legislation
• Experience with Opera and Micros (advantageous)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Package Includes:

• Basic salary (R70k-R85k per month)
• Accommodation on the reserve (per company policy)
• One staff meal per day while on duty or meal allowance
• Medical aid contribution (50% for main member)
• Provident fund (5% employee / 5% employer)
• Statutory contributions (SDL & UIF)
• Annual discretionary performance bonus

Skills Required