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HOW YOUR ROLE CONTRIBUTES TO THE PURPOSE OF THE BUSINESS
Your role ensures the financial stability and operational efficiency of the business by managing accurate billing, timely supplier payments, forecasting, and effective financial controls across a group of companies. By maintaining clean accounts, supporting cash flow, preparing annual financial statements, resolving financial queries, and ensuring compliance, the role enables the business to operate smoothly, make informed decisions, and deliver reliable service to clients.
The role requires strong leadership capability, innovative thinking, and the ability to perform at a high pace within an intense hospitality environment.
Location:
Applications are welcome from candidates based anywhere in South Africa, provided they have a stable internet connection and are able to work within the company’s operational hours.
YOUR TOP OUTCOMES
• Accurate and timely billing completed daily to ensure reliable revenue flow.
• Clean and up-to-date accounts receivable and payable with minimal overdue items.
• Accurate reconciliations (bank, supplier, credit card, petty cash) completed within agreed deadlines.
• Improved cash flow visibility through consistent age analysis, forecasting, and prompt collections.
• Effective budget management and cash flow management across a group of companies.
• Preparation support for annual financial statements.
• Compliance with financial controls and error-free documentation for audits and month-end processes.
• Efficient supplier payments and expense processing completed within required timeframes.
• Reliable financial reporting delivered to management to support informed decision-making.
• Smooth office and finance administration enabling uninterrupted operational performance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Accounts Receivable
• Process and issue invoices daily.
• Maintain accurate recurring billing schedules.
• Allocate payments based on remittance.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Resolve customer invoice queries.
• Perform regular AR age analysis.
Accounts Payable
• Capture and reconcile supplier invoices.
• Validate supplier pricing vs contracts.
• Process supplier payments and send remittances.
• Resolve supplier queries.
• Set up new suppliers on the system.
• Complete AP age analysis.
Reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations.
• Credit card reconciliations.
• Petty cash management.
• Supplier account reconciliations.
• Month-end accruals & journals.
Financial Controls & Compliance
• Validate tax invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain document management and audit-ready records.
• Ensure all finance approvals follow company policy.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements.
Reporting, Forecasting & Management
• Submit weekly AR/AP summaries.
• Provide month-end financial reports.
• Conduct forecasting and cash flow projections.
• Manage reporting across a group of companies.
• Provide feedback and financial insights to the management team.
• Process director expenses and office-related finance tasks.
• Complete daily bank statement distribution.
• Update tickets and worklogs.
Leadership & Stakeholder Interaction
• Lead and supervise finance-related workflows where required.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Interact professionally with third parties including suppliers, auditors, and service providers.
• Work independently, take initiative, and drive continuous improvement.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• Reporting, budget management, and cash flow management experience required.
• Experience managing finance functions across a group of companies.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is required.
• Knowledge of hospitality management software platforms.
• Qualification is not necessarily required; however, relevant experience is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and at a high pace in an intense environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to lead and continuously learn.
• Ability to think innovatively and “outside the box.”
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to the management team.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
YOUR ABILITIES
Skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (client & supplier facing).
• Proficient in Xero, Receipt Bank (DEXT), hospitality management systems, and financial platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong administrative and documentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and leadership capability.
Knowledge
• Accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Financial controls and audit preparation.
• Cash flow management and forecasting fundamentals.
• Budget management principles.
• Tax invoice compliance requirements.
• Contract and pricing verification.
Experience (Minimum Requirements)
• 3–5 years’ experience in finance administration or similar role.
• Experience in AR, AP, reconciliations, and forecasting.
• Experience managing reporting and finance processes across multiple entities.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred).
• Experience working with financial controls and audit processes.
• Experience within the hospitality industry (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R30 000,00 - R32 500,00 per month
Work Location: In person