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Assistant Finance Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Northern Kwazulu-Natal | Ss
HotelJobs Monday, 07 September 2026Job Summary
NOW HIRING: Assistant Finance Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Northern KwaZulu-Natal About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager to join an exclusive luxury safari lodge in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounting knowledge and hospitality experience to join a high-end safari operation. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager across day-to-day financial operations, reporting, reconciliations, cost control, stock management and financial administration. Key Responsibilities • Assist with the day-to-day financial and accounting operations. • Process financial transactions accurately and timeously. • Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. • Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures, including journals, accruals and prepayments. • Manage and reconcile supplier accounts and assist with payment preparations. • Process accounts payable and receivable transactions. • Monitor outstanding debtor balances and follow up on overdue accounts. • Assist with guest, agent and company invoicing. • Perform bank, cash-up and petty cash reconciliations. • Monitor cash-handling procedures and investigate variances. • Assist with stock counts, stock movement monitoring and cost control. • Work closely with operational departments to identify wastage, losses and unusual variances. • Assist with monthly stock takes and reporting. • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports. • Prepare expenditure reports and variance analysis. • Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets. • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow monitoring. • Provide financial support to the payroll process and assist with payroll reconciliations. • Ensure financial policies, procedures and internal controls are consistently followed. • Assist with internal and external audits and ensure documentation is audit-ready. • Provide financial guidance and support to Heads of Department. • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding financial, guest, supplier and employee information. Key Requirements • Grade 12 / Matric. • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field. • 3–5 years' relevant finance or accounting experience. • Previous experience within a hotel, lodge, resort or hospitality environment is highly advantageous. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. • Experience with reconciliations, creditors, debtors and financial reporting. • Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills. • Experience with hospitality accounting systems and/or PMS/POS systems will be advantageous. • Experience with stock and cost control is advantageous. • Payroll accounting experience will be beneficial. • Previous experience in a luxury lodge or five-star hospitality environment is advantageous. • Skills & Attributes The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Excellent numerical and analytical ability. • Exceptional attention to detail. • Strong organisational and administrative skills. • The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines. • Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. • Strong financial and commercial awareness. • The ability to identify discrepancies and investigate their root causes. • The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. • Flexibility and adaptability within a dynamic safari lodge environment. • Working Environment This position is based within a remote luxury safari lodge environment, and the successful candidate must be comfortable with the operational demands of lodge life. • The role may require working weekends and public holidays when operationally necessary, as well as extended hours during month-end, audits and peak operational periods. Package Salary: R35,000 per month Live-in accommodation Meals on duty Medical Aid Contribution Provident Fund Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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