Permanent
Property Financial Manager
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About this role
Finance/Accounting - Finance/Accounting Management
Mpumalanga
FULL TIME
Job Summary
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of South Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, ensuring financial excellence and supporting unforgettable guest experiences. This is a hybrid, live-out role which would involve some days of the week on property.
Candidate Responsibilities:
* Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group SOPs.
* Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and adherence to budgets.
* Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
* Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
* Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register and operating equipment assets for both insurance and finance purposes.
* Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems.
* Drive and own the annual budget process at property level, collaborating with department heads.
* Prepare and analyze management accounts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
* Produce flash and project reports to support business decision-making.
* Support the pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level.
* Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, in line with group standards.
* Assist with annual external audits and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and available.
* Act as the key finance link between the property and the support office team.
* Work closely with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll-related finance matters.
* Support operational teams with financial guidance and training as needed.
Core Criteria:
* B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
This is a hybrid position: off‑site living; some days on property, other days work from home
Wild Dreams Hospitality
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