Financial Manager

Financial Manager Luxury Nature Reserve White River

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Financial Manager for a luxury nature reserve based in White River. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations ensuring strong financial control statutory compliance and accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience) Location: White River Accommodation: Live-in position

Purpose of the Role To manage the organisations financial operations ensuring accurate reporting effective financial control statutory compliance and sound financial management to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage budgets forecasts cash-flow projections and management accounts Monitor and control expenditure in line with approved budgets Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting Review daily financial operations including reconciliations (bank creditors debtors cash and payroll where applicable) Manage cash flow banking payment runs and working capital Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including tax VAT COIDA and related legislation Maintain and enforce financial policies procedures and internal controls Coordinate and manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors Prepare financial reports for management Board or Trustees as required Oversee donor reporting requirements including supporting documentation and 18A certificate issuance where applicable Review departmental expenditure and provide financial guidance to management Oversee payroll and related reconciliations where applicable Lead manage and develop the finance team to ensure effective performance and delivery

Minimum Requirements BCom or BCompt (Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting Science) or equivalent qualification Professional qualification advantageous (CA(SA) CIMA ACCA SAIPA or SAICA) Minimum 5 years experience in finance or accounting At least 2 years experience in a management or supervisory role Strong knowledge of South African tax and statutory requirements Experience in budgeting cash flow management and audit processes Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel

Skills and Competencies Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail with ability to meet strict deadlines Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management Good communication skills with ability to engage non-finance stakeholders Hands-on proactive and solutions-driven approach Strong planning organisational and people management skills

Desirable Experience Background in an NPO trust conservation or reserve environment Experience improving and implementing finance processes and controls Familiarity with BI reporting tools Exposure to system integration and financial systems optimisation Experience in Board or Trustee reporting

Suitable candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV to apply for this role.

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Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1