Assistant Finance Manager

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric.

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field.

Minimum 3-5 years' relevant finance/accounting experience.

Previous experience in a hotel, lodge, resort or hospitality environment is highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

Experience with reconciliations, creditors, debtors and financial reporting.

Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Experience with hospitality accounting systems and/or PMS/POS systems will be advantageous.

Advantageous:

Previous experience in a luxury lodge or five-star hospitality environment.

Experience with stock and cost control.

Experience with payroll accounting.

Knowledge of hospitality-specific financial reporting.

Relevant accounting qualification or professional studies.

• Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Excellent numerical and analytical ability.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Ability to work accurately under pressure.

Strong Excel and computer skills.

Excellent reconciliation skills.

Problem-solving ability.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Strong financial and commercial awareness.

Ability to identify discrepancies and investigate their root cause.

Professional presentation and conduct.

Flexibility within a dynamic lodge environment.

• Working Conditions

The position is based at the Safari Lodge in a remote safari lodge environment and requires the incumbent to be comfortable working within the operational demands of a lodge.

This may include:

• Working weekends and public holidays when operationally required.
• Working extended hours during month-end, audits and peak operational periods.
• Working closely with operational teams across the lodge.
• Maintaining strict financial deadlines despite operational pressures.
• Being available to assist with urgent financial matters when required.

• Authority & Accountability

The Assistant Finance Manager is accountable for the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of all financial information and transactions under their responsibility.

The position does not have authority to approve expenditure, payments, write-offs or financial commitments outside the delegated authority framework of the Safari Lodge.

Any suspected fraud, financial irregularity, material discrepancy or breach of financial controls must be escalated immediately to the Finance Manager and/or appropriate senior management.

• Confidentiality

Due to the nature of the position, the Assistant Finance Manager will have access to confidential information relating to:

• Employee remuneration and payroll.
• Supplier pricing and agreements.
• Guest accounts.
• Lodge revenue and profitability.
• Budgets and forecasts.
• Management accounts.
• Business strategy.
• Financial performance.
• Supplier and company banking information.