💼 Position: Hotel Financial Controller
📍 Location: Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
⏱ Job Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: Market-related
📝 Reference: PN53
📅 Closing Date: 06 December 2025

🏢 About The President Hotel

Located on the Atlantic Seaboard in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, The President Hotel is a premier luxury hotel offering 349 rooms and apartments, exceptional dining, and world-class service. The hotel is on an exciting journey toward luxury excellence, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences supported by robust financial operations.

🎯 Role Overview

The Hotel Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the finance function, ensuring all financial processes are accurate, compliant, and aligned to hospitality best practices. You will support the Executive Team, enhance operational performance, and mentor the finance team to drive excellence.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations and collections.

• Manage daily cash book entries and ensure accurate bank statement balancing.

• Record, classify, and reconcile all financial transactions in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.

• Maintain full balance sheet integrity, ensuring proper valuation of assets and liabilities.

• Prepare, review, and distribute monthly management accounts with supporting schedules.

• Analyse hotel performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support operational improvements.

• Ensure compliance with financial legislation and maintain strong internal controls.

• Enhance financial systems and workflows to improve operational efficiency.

• Prepare and submit VAT, tax, and statutory returns accurately and on time.

• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.

• Collaborate with auditors, department heads, and external partners.

• Lead, mentor, and support the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence.

🎓 Requirements

📚 Education & Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent).

• Minimum 3 years financial experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel.

💻 Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Opera PMS (non-negotiable).

• Knowledge of Micros, revenue systems, and accounting platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional accuracy, numeric discipline, and data integrity.

🧩 Other Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and strict monthly deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and professional conduct.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Leadership and mentoring experience preferred.

💡 Benefits

• Competitive market-related salary.

• Company contributions to medical aid and pension fund.

• Performance-based annual bonus.

• Staff meals and discounts on accommodation, dining, and hotel facilities.

• Ongoing training, development, and career growth.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

📄 Best CV Tips for This Role

✔ Highlight hotel finance experience and Opera PMS proficiency.
✔ Emphasize your experience in high-volume, multi-department financial operations.
✔ Showcase reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and compliance expertise.
✔ Include examples of team leadership, mentoring, and process improvements.
✔ Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

🤝 Employment Equity Statement

The President Hotel is committed to diversity and employment equity. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan, ensuring equal opportunities based on merit, experience, and qualifications.