Financial Controller; Hotel

Position: Financial Controller (Hotel)
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.

Minimum Requirements

- BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 57 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.

What We Offer

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