Lion Sands is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Financial Manager to join our team. 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 role is a hybrid live out role, with some days required at the property and other days working from home. Closest towns are Hazyview and White River.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Controls
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Oversee all property finance functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group SOPs.
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Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct allocation and adherence to budgets.
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Manage cash flow, including petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
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Validate daily revenue submissions and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
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Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register and operating equipment assets for both insurance and finance purposes.
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Oversee inventory management, including variance recounts, workbook validation, and final sign-off on control systems.
Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis
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Drive and own the annual budget process at property level, collaborating with department heads.
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Prepare and analyze management accounts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
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Produce flash and project reports to support business decision-making.
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Support the pricing of extras and ancillary services at property level.
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
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Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, in line with group standards.
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Assist with annual external audits and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and available.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the key finance link between the property and the support office team.
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Work closely with HR on gratuities, staff deductions, and payroll-related finance matters.
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Support operational teams with financial guidance and training as needed.
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Education: B.Com degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
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Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, with at least 2 years in the hospitality sector.
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Systems: Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage Software (Intacct preferred).
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Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Personal Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
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Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
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Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
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Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
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Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
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Must work accurately under pressure.
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People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.
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