Assistant Financial Controller

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFR010088/EFC

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Ready to step into a leadership role with one of the world's most recognised hospitality environments? If you're passionate about finance operations, internal controls, and leading high-performing teams, this opportunity offers exceptional career growth and international exposure.

POSITION INFO

Company and Job Description

Join a globally recognised hospitality environment where people development, teamwork, and service excellence are at the heart of the business. This role offers the opportunity to become the right-hand support to the Financial Controller while gaining broad exposure across financial operations, compliance, reporting, and team leadership.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting operational decision-making in a fast-paced environment. With access to international career opportunities, employee benefits, and a people-first culture, this is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional looking to elevate their career within hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee debtors, creditors, income audit, banking, VAT, PAYE, and reconciliations
• Ensure accurate month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity
• Manage procurement processes, inventory controls, and payment approvals
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with internal controls and SOPs
• Supervise finance team members and support performance management initiatives
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the finance function

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience within a finance environment
• Hospitality finance experience essential
• Exposure to financial controls, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience advantageous

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Accpac experience advantageous
• Opera experience advantageous
• Hotelkit and SharePoint exposure beneficial
• Strong reconciliation and internal controls experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment

Apply now!

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• Hospitality Finance
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• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Management Accounting

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