FINANCE MANAGER (Hospitality)

To take responsibility for the development and implementation of all aspects of financial management at the Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre (VACC) and Blue Water Bay Hotel (BWBH). The role is responsible for managing the financial accounting and internal control systems and activities of these venues.

MANDATE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Management

• Develops, sets up and maintains financial systems and procedures to ensure that proper accounting and systems of internal control are maintained.
• Leads the divisional budget preparation processes for mid-year and annual budgets.
• Compiles monthly financial management reports and submits to operations management.
• Ensures timeous processing, reconciliation and reporting of financial information to management and the Finance BU.
• Maintains up-to-date cash flow projections for the current accounting year
• Provides input into financial policies and procedures thereby contributing to the development and maintenance of company policies.
• Contributes to the development of effective risk management for the VACC and BWBH.
• Manages and controls financial aspects of the Wage Bureau payroll.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Manages the release of payments.

Debtors and Creditors Control

• Develops a debt collection system in accordance with the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy.
• Manages the debt collection processes and develops system improvements in order to create efficiencies.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Conducts effective engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiates the availability of funds when budgets are unavailable.
• Conducts service negotiations for key supplier accounts.
• Handles and resolves queries.

Reporting

• Co-ordinates the preparation and submission of divisional quarterly reports.
• Conducts ongoing risk management.

People Management

• Manages subordinates in line with company policies.
• Fosters a suitable and supportive environment conducive to staff development and the achievement of Departmental objectives.
• Implements staff development and training to achieve the unit and organisational objectives.
• Develops annual performance plans and assigns works in accordance with plans to staff members.
• Implements performance management and monitors the performance of subordinate staff.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of subordinate staff. DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Commerce / Finance with majors in Accounting / Taxation / Management Accounting / Auditing, any related or equivalent field.

Preferred

• None.

Experience

Essential

• 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager or in a Financial Management environment.
• Proven experience in financial accounting responsibilities.
• Hands on experience in presenting financial information to management.

Preferred

• Experience in residential property management / hospitality.

Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of SCM policies and regulations in the public sector
• Highly analytical
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Results driven
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Preferred

• None.

Licences, Registrations & Certifications

Essential

• None.

Preferred

• Professional registration will be an advantage.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance is monitored regularly at both an individual and a team level, in accordance with the CDC’s performance management system and control measures relevant to the position.

COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS

The incumbent is required to:

• Uphold the CDC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, demonstrating ethical behaviour and contributing to good corporate governance
• Actively participate in and adhere to the CDC’s Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Information Security and IT Service Management System (SHEMS) policies and procedures. This includes a responsibility for identifying and reporting potential risks and incidents related to safety, security, and quality, and for contributing to the ongoing improvement of the CDC's SHEMS.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the CDC emergency preparedness plans
• .Maintain confidentiality regarding CDC trade secrets and Information Security policies.
• Obtain prior written permission for any business or pursuit outside of the CDC that may conflict with the CDC’s interests, including immediate family members working for a direct competitor, adhering to the CDC’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and key performance areas of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks.

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

LOCATION: Gqeberha EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT GRADE: D1