Property Finance Manager

A premier luxury safari lodge is seeking a dynamic, detail‑oriented PROPERTY FINANCIAL MANAGER. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of South Africa's most iconic safari destinations, ensuring financial excellence and supporting unforgettable guest experiences. This is a hybrid, live‑out role which would involve some days of the week on property.

• Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group SOPs.
• Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and adherence to budgets.
• Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register and operating equipment assets for both insurance and finance purposes.
• Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems.
• Drive and own the annual budget process at property level, collaborating with department heads.
• Prepare and analyze management accounts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Produce flash and project reports to support business decision‑making.
• Support the pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, in line with group standards.
• Assist with annual external audits and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and available.
• Act as the key finance link between the property and the support office team.
• Work closely with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll‑related finance matters.
• Support operational teams with financial guidance and training as needed.

• B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position: off‑site living; some days on property, other days work from home.