Job Title: Finance Manager (Remote)
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations for our group of game lodges. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility while ensuring robust financial management across multiple properties. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial strategy, compliance, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
– Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations for multiple lodge entities.
– Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
– Oversee cash flow management, ensuring optimal liquidity across lodge operations.
– Ensure compliance with South African tax regulations, IFRS standards, and statutory requirements (e.g., VAT, PAYE, SARS filings).
– Conduct financial audits (internal and external coordination) and implement controls to mitigate risks.
– Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions, such as cost control in F&B, procurement, and capital expenditures.
– Manage payroll processing for lodge staff in collaboration with HR.
– Monitor and report on key financial KPIs, including occupancy-related revenue, expense ratios, and profitability per lodge.
– Liaise with external auditors, bankers, and suppliers as needed.
– Support ad-hoc financial projects, such as expansions, renovations, or sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Honours or CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA qualification highly advantageous).
– Minimum 5-7 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the hospitality, tourism, or retail sectors.
– Proven track record in multi-entity financial management.
– Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Pastel, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
– Experience with remote working tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, cloud-based accounting systems).
Required Skills and Attributes
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
– Strong communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
– Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
– Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial data.
– Passion for the tourism industry and an understanding of seasonal business fluctuations in hospitality is a plus.
Remuneration and Benefits
– Competitive salary range: R50,000 – R75,000 per month
Please forward applications to cam@cedar-wood.co.za