Job Summary
NOW HIRING: Financial Accountant | Luxury Hospitality Collection | Bryanston, Gauteng About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant on behalf of a luxury property group. This role suits a self-driven professional with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team while requiring minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls across all aspects of the unit's business • Collaborate with Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers on budgets, programmes, schedules, and objectives to ensure efficient and profitable operations • Analyse and interpret monthly financial accounts for each property, reporting anomalies to the Group CEO • Oversee year-end audits of the properties • Prepare and present monthly financial packs and weekly financial reports to the Finance Manager • Compile variance reports on all budget overspends and highlight discrepancies, changes in policy, or strategy • Ensure compliance with financial manuals, checklists, and procedures; draft new policies as required for CEO approval • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, improving skill levels and promoting job satisfaction • Oversee personnel functions, including employee files, contracts, leave schedules, payroll, medical aid, provident fund, statutory compliance, and documentation audits Key Requirements • 2–4 years' experience as a Financial Accountant or Manager within the hospitality industry • Matric required; further accounting/finance qualification advantageous • Valid RSA ID • Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good to advanced Excel skills • Experience with Sage One • Experience with VIP Payroll / PaySpace • Understanding of the CIMSO system advantageous Package • Salary: R30 000 - R35 000, cost-to-company (including medical aid) • Live-out position 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.