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and beverage costs, accommodation profitability, event margins and revenue controls across hospitality operations\n\nEnsure accurate reconciliation of financial information between accounting systems, point-of-sale platforms and hospitality management systems\n\nMaintain and strengthen internal financial controls, policies and procedures to minimise financial risk and improve operational efficiency\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable accounting standards, South African tax legislation, statutory reporting requirements and financial regulations\n\nCoordinate audit preparation, statutory reporting and supporting financial documentation in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer\n\nLead, mentor and support the finance team, ensuring accountability, accuracy and adherence to financial reporting deadlines\n\nCollaborate with departmental managers to interpret financial results, manage expenditure and implement practical cost-saving initiatives\n\nIdentify financial risks, operational inefficiencies and opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial systems and profitability\n\nRequirements:\n\nRelevant bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related field\n\nRecognised professional accounting qualification would be advantageous\n\nProven financial management experience, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and financial controls\n\nStrong hospitality industry experience is essential, ideally within a wine estate, hotel, boutique hospitality establishment or multi-department hospitality environment\n\nDemonstrated experience in stock control, inventory management, production costing and financial management of operational departments\n\nSound understanding of food and beverage operations, accommodation, events, reservations and the financial drivers of hospitality businesses\n\nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial 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