Warwick Wine Estate is driven by its core values of excellence, ambition, boldness, and respect.
We are seeking a dynamic self-starter, detail-oriented and proactive Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of our hospitality business unit, which includes a restaurant, wine sales and wine-tasting experiences.
Position Purpose:
The Financial Controller’s primary responsibilities centre on ensuring the business unit operates effectively, financial reporting is accurate and timely, and assets are safeguarded through effective controls.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years in financial control, preferably within the hospitality sector.
- Proficiency in point-of-sale systems (Ikentoo preferred)
- Experience with ERP software (Business Central or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.
- Ability to implement and maintain internal financial controls.
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities:
- Financial Operations & Controls:
- Performing daily financial procedures, including cash-ups, reconciliation of receipts and proof of payments.
- Close daily shifts on the point-of-sale system and reconcile transactions to the accounting system.
- Perform day-end procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting and prepare for next business day hand-over.
- Ensure accurate and complete accounting records, including processing purchase invoices.
- Design, implement and oversight of general and specific operational and financial controls to ensure the accuracy, completeness and validity of accounting information and safeguarding of all assets.
- System Management & Reconciliations
- Ensure a seamless interface between the point-of-sale system (Ikentoo) and the accounting system (Business Central).
- Perform regular reconciliations between POS transactions and financial accounts.
- Perform control checks on sales and purchases, e.g. analytical reviews and actuals benchmarked against budget.
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Perform control checks on purchases, ensuring three-way matching (Purchase Order, Goods Received Note, and Invoices)
- Oversee and reconcile all hospitality stock, including wine, food, and retail items, ensuring proper safeguarding of inventory.
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare annual budgets/forecasts and update quarterly to reflect changing circumstances and/or operational changes.
- Provide monthly financial reports against budget/forecast and operational targets.
- Deliver periodical reports against agreed KPIs to the CFO, ensuring transparency and financial accountability.
How to apply:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic hospitality environment, ensuring financial stability and operational success. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for financial excellence, please send your CV to hr@warwickwine.com.
Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
We are dedicated to advancing Employment Equity by attracting and retaining skilled individuals to support our equity goals. We encourage applications from members of designated groups, including persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will aid in achieving demographic representation when there are two or more equally suitable candidates.