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. Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience) 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) • Apply Below 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.