Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Cape Town

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller for a luxury boutique hotel based in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a financially astute professional to join a high-end hospitality environment and take full responsibility for the property’s financial management and reporting functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring sound financial control, compliance, and strategic financial planning to support the ongoing success of the property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure accurate and timeous reporting

• Manage cash flow, cost control and expense management

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations and internal policies

• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures

• Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process

• Provide financial insight and support to the General Manager and senior leadership team

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior financial role within the hospitality industry

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and accounting standards

• Experience working within a hotel or luxury hospitality environment

• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills

• Excellent analytical, organisational and leadership abilities

• Relevant financial qualification

Salary:
Negotiable DOE

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.