Financial Controller (Hotel)

SUMMARY:
A Country Estate is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the full financial function of the resort property.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting operational management with meaningful financial insights that protect assets, optimise cash flow, and enhance long-term profitability

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Manage journal entries, invoicing, reconciliations, and related processes to ensure accurate monthly and annual financial close.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of all direct bill accounts with complete supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, and payroll processes within required deadlines.
• Drive cash-flow optimisation through strict control of inventory, credit, collections, disbursements, deposits, and remittances.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure a smooth, accurate, and timely month-end closing process.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, financial policies, and procedures in line with statutory and company requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes with complete and accurate financial records.
• Monitor financial data flow from POS, PMS, and inventory systems to prevent revenue leakage and ensure reporting integrity.
• Promote financial awareness among operational managers through guidance, reporting, and performance analysis.

• BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Financial Controller role within a hotel or multi-unit resort environment.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (preferably SAGE) and Microsoft Office.
• Sound working knowledge of inventory systems, property management systems (PMS), and point-of-sale (POS) platforms
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis within hospitality.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays when required to meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently, accurately, and under pressure.

• Competitive, market-related salary package.
• On-site accommodation 
• Opportunity to contribute to the financial performance of a growing hospitality destination.