Job Summary
Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Assistant Finance Manager High-end Lodge – Pongola – KwaZulu-Natal Exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join a luxury safari lodge in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. This position is suited to a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a hospitality environment and enjoys supporting both financial and operational teams. The successful candidate will assist with the effective management of finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, reconciliations, cost control and financial administration. Working closely with operational departments, the Assistant Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting financial performance while maintaining strict financial controls and procedures. Job Description & Requirements: • Assist with daily financial operations, accounting administration and transaction processing. • Manage reconciliations, creditors, debtors, banking and cash management functions. • Support month-end reporting, journals, accruals and financial adjustments. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and expenditure monitoring. • Support stock control processes and investigate variances. • Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related accounting entries. • Prepare financial reports and provide variance analysis where required. • Ensure compliance with audits, internal controls and financial procedures. • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or related field. • Minimum 3-5 years' finance or accounting experience. • Previous hospitality, hotel, lodge or resort experience advantageous. • Strong Excel, reporting and reconciliation skills. • High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail. Package Salary: R35,000 per month - Meals on Duty - Medical Aid Contribution - Provident Fund Start Date: ASAP