Job Summary
Own full accounting for assigned business units, deliver monthly management accounts and insight
Maintain balance‑sheet reconciliations and ledger integrity and secure departmental sign‑offs
Analyse costs vs budget/prior year and drive savings initiatives and corrective actions
Lead procurement (RFQs, negotiations, supplier performance) and enforce dual‑approval protocols and monitor COS%
Oversee inventory control: monthly counts, spot checks, receiving compliance, and slow/expired stock remediation
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, project governance, asset safeguarding, and asset realisation
Manage treasury: payment approvals, cash‑flow forecasting, petty cash/floats, and bank/credit‑card reconciliations
Coordinate fleet & logistics: acquisition, licensing/insurance, maintenance/claims, disposals, and cost allocation
Ensure payroll accuracy within manpower plans, monitor debtors ageing and escalate risks
Strengthen operational controls, control‑focused shifts and after‑hours support
Lead tax, audit & compliance, annual tax workings, audit files, and AFS review (IFRS for SMEs)
Run budgeting & forecasting coach a small team, upskill on ERP/PMS/Payroll, and partner stakeholders
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ management experience in Accounting or Finance
Industry experience in multi‑site operations (Hospitality or Tourism advantageous)
Advanced MS Office skills
Strong experience with financial systems ERP and operational finance processes
Technically strong in accounting & reporting, financial & management accounting, governance and policies & standards
Qualification:
BCom Honours with articles (or equivalent) are essential
CIMA and/or CA(SA) are preferable
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
Contact Joshua Lawrence on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022351.
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