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Assistant Financial Controller – Luxury Wildlife Estate – Near Kruger National Park | Lb
HotelJobs Friday, 30 October 2026Job Summary
Assistant Financial Controller – Luxury Wildlife Estate – Near Kruger National Park ? Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller and General Manager in overseeing the finance and accounting function of a luxury hospitality operation. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, sound internal controls, statutory compliance and effective cost management. Key responsibilities - Prepare and review daily revenue reports across PMS, POS and Sage 300/ACCPAC systems. - Reconcile clearing accounts, accounts receivable, guest ledgers, refunds and deposits. - Compile monthly management accounts, forecasts and variance analyses. - Assist with annual budgets, strategic plans and capital expenditure studies. - Support audit preparation and liaise with internal and external auditors. - Implement and monitor internal controls in line with standard operating procedures and group policies. - Ensure statutory requirements and financial submissions, including VAT, are met on time. - Conduct spot checks and audits across key revenue and cost areas, including Front Office, Food and Beverage, and Stores. - Supervise daily revenue reconciliations prepared by Night Audit and Food and Beverage Cost Control teams. - Support department heads with expense monitoring and budget management. - Investigate variances, identify trends and report findings to management. - Maintain the integrity of financial reporting systems and promote accountability and accuracy. - Deputise for the Financial Controller when required. - Train, mentor and develop finance team members, supporting accountability and succession planning. - Encourage collaboration between departments and strengthen financial awareness across the operation. Requirements - At least five years’ experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory or Assistant Financial Controller role. - A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field would be advantageous. - Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls and compliance requirements. - Experience preparing and analysing budgets, forecasts, management accounts and variance reports. - Experience with audit preparation and working with internal or external auditors. - Proficiency in ACCPAC (Sage 300) or similar accounting software, PMS and POS systems, and advanced MS Excel. - A sound understanding of revenue management, cost control and capital expenditure planning. - Strong business, auditing and commercial acumen, with the ability to support strategic decisions. - Proven ability to lead, train and develop a finance team. - Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, with confidence presenting financial information to management, owners and auditors. - Strong problem-solving skills, integrity and attention to detail. - A professional manner and high standards of conduct. - Ability to meet strict deadlines and work occasional overtime in a fast-paced hospitality environment. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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