Assistant Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Assistant Finance Manager - Hospitality Group | Cape Town CBD
📍 City-based hospitality group | Cape Town CBD | Full-time | On-site
5–10 years’ experience in financial management | Xero/Dext/Payspace Advantage proficiency | Strong analytical and reporting capabilities | Hospitality background advantageous

Structure. Support. Enable growth.
The Role:
A well-regarded hospitality group with operations across multiple venues is seeking a detail-driven and highly organised assistant finance manager to join their Cape Town-based head office team.
In this dynamic role, you will support senior finance leadership by managing daily financial functions, contributing to strategic decision-making, and ensuring that all reporting, budgeting, and compliance standards are consistently met.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Proven ability to conduct financial planning, analysis, and forecasting
• Skilled in using financial tools and accounting software, including Xero, Dext, and Payspace Advantage
• Highly organised with excellent time management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working both independently and within a collaborative team structure
• Previous exposure to the hospitality industry will be advantageous

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Support senior finance in strategic planning and decision-making
• Manage budgeting and assist with variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Supervise the bookkeeper and oversee accurate transaction recording
• Liaise with auditors and assist in audit processes
• Deliver regular financial reporting and forecasts for operational review

• Be part of a growing, multi-site hospitality group in Cape Town
• Play a key role in shaping and supporting sound financial practices
• Gain diverse exposure to both strategic and operational finance functions
• Join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team

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