Financial Manager

Location: Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape
Salary: Market Related

About the Role:
The Financial Manager you will be responsible at property level for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory & financial reporting, budget & forecasts preparation & development of internal control policies & procedures.

Requirements:
Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager/Accountant
Work experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting advantageous
General operational accounting experience
Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge
Computer Literate - Office and Pastel Accounting
Experienced in supporting Senior Management in managing the financial performance of a business, hospitality industry advantageous
Experienced in preparation and production of statutory accounts, including extensive liaison with auditors and control of audit process
Excellent oral and written abilities in English
Be able to work under pressure
Possess good interpersonal skills, initiative, integrity, flexibility, adaptability and must be a team player
Professional

Duties:
Work with all team members daily with the day to day running of the finance department
Work with the Head Office Accounts team on a group level supporting and putting best practices together
Working with all team members to develop their financial understanding and ability to control costs
Managing the preparation of financial and management accounts, including the annual audit, budget, forecasts, management accounts, CAPEX, cash flows and other reporting as necessary
Streamline the day to day processes and procedures and implementing appropriate controls to the business
Reviewing and overseeing the implementation of new systems and processes
Maintaining optimum working capital through effective management of cash, credit control and accounts payable and stock holdings
Maintaining and overseeing with Management the point of sale system (GAAP)
Managing direct reports and their delegated activities, including coaching and supporting team and reviewing objectives and goals
Recommendations to the team to improve the profitability of the business with all team members to develop their financial understanding and ability to control costs
Involvement in implementing/ reviewing controls and processes
Budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience