Financial Manager

Financial Manager | Wildlife Estate | Hoedspruit

Salary: R30,000 – R45,000 DOE

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Manager for a wildlife estate in Hoedspruit. This role will oversee all financial operations of the estate, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance, and financial reporting, while supporting operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

• Manage all customer and supplier accounts, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Process payments and requisitions as approved
• Perform reconciliations and maintain the asset register
• Prepare monthly VAT
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• Draft the annual budget with input from the Financial Director and Estate Manager
• Monitor Capex and operational budgets, updating budget-to-actual spreadsheets
• Provide monthly financial reporting and feedback in accordance with Board requirements
• Issue clearance figures and certificates

• Manage monthly electricity invoicing and meter readings
• Maintain building deposit spreadsheets
• Incorporate rule and MOI changes into the estate’s governance documents and register updates post-AGM/SGM
• Assist the Estate Manager with AGM documentation and other administrative arrangements
• Standby every third weekend to respond to queries, delegating tasks and ensuring timely follow-up

• Diploma or degree in Financial Management or minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; knowledge of Pastel General Accounting preferred
• Knowledge of HOA management beneficial
• Human relations and communication skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities

The ideal candidate is a proactive, reliable, and professional individual capable of managing the estate’s financial operations while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and supporting the overall efficiency of the estate.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for this opportunity.