Job Summary
Temporary Finance Officer | Luxury Nature Reserve | White River
Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Temporary Finance Officer for a luxury nature reserve based in White River. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong accounting and reconciliation experience who is comfortable working in a structured, high-responsibility environment.
Location: White River
Type: Temporary role
Accommodation: Live-out position
Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the administration and accurate recording of revenue streams, intercompany transactions, VAT administration, fixed asset management, and key month-end accounting processes. The role supports the Finance Manager by ensuring financial records are complete, reconciled, and compliant with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage revenue administration including donations, GCC revenue, and gate revenue reconciliation
• Record and maintain donation revenue, issue 18A certificates, and manage donor records
• Reconcile GCC revenue and ensure compliance with agreements
• Independently review gate revenue, investigate discrepancies, and complete monthly reconciliations
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with statutory requirements
• Process payroll journals and reconcile payroll accounts
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations
• Support month-end close processes including reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with authority matrix requirements for all journals and reconciliations
Key Deliverables
• Daily recording of donation and GCC revenue transactions
• Weekly monitoring of revenue and intercompany records
• Monthly preparation of gate revenue reconciliations, payroll journals, VAT schedules, fixed asset register, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting files
Requirements
• National Diploma in Accounting/Finance or related field (minimum)
• B.Com in Accounting/Finance or equivalent (preferred)
• Professional registration (CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA or SAICA) advantageous
• 2–3 years’ minimum experience in finance/accounting
• 4–5 years’ experience preferred in revenue administration, VAT, payroll, and reconciliations
• Strong experience with accounting systems such as Sage or similar ERP platforms
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple financial processes within strict deadlines
Suitable candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV to apply for this role.
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