Financial Accountant

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a luxury property group for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a finance team while requiring minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial controls across all aspects of the unit’s business
  

• Collaborate with Finance Managers, Operations Managers, and General Managers on budgets, programmes, schedules, and objectives to ensure efficient and profitable operations
  

• Analyse and interpret monthly financial accounts for each property, reporting anomalies to the Group CEO
  

• Oversee year-end audits of the properties
  

• Prepare and present monthly financial packs and weekly financial reports to the Finance Manager
  

• Compile variance reports on all budget overspends and highlight discrepancies, changes in policy, or strategy
  

• Ensure compliance with financial manuals, checklists, and procedures; draft new policies as required for CEO approval
  

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, improving skill levels and promoting job satisfaction
  

• Oversee personnel functions, including maintenance of employee files, contracts, leave schedules, payroll, medical aid, provident fund, statutory compliance, and audits of documentation
  

System Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with good to advanced Excel skills
  

• Experience with SAGE ONE
  

• Experience with VIP Payroll / Payspace
  

• Understanding of CIMSO system is a plus
  

Minimum Experience & Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ experience as a Financial Accountant or Manager within the hospitality industry
  

• Matric required; further accounting/finance qualification is a bonus
  

• Valid RSA ID
  

• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to join a reputable luxury property group and take ownership of finance operations. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.