Financial Controller at Mama Shelter

• As our Financial Controller, you’ll be at the heart of the action, orchestrating all financial matters behind the scenes. From budgets to audits , cash flow to compliance , you keep Mama running smoothly, efficiently, and profitably—all while inspiring your team and supporting the wider business.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

Guardian of the Numbers 

• Accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, and taxation—all balanced perfectly like a financial superhero.

Master of Financial Statements 

• Balance sheets, P&L, and cash flow management kept spotless. Ensure audit-ready, accurate, and compliant financial data.

Revenue & Cost Optimizer 

• Provide detailed analysis to boost revenue and cost-efficiency, guiding the business to financial success.

Bridge Builder 

• Connect finance with operations, Ennismore regional support, and hotel owners—ensuring smooth communication and aligned goals.

Forecasting Guru 

• Manage budgets and forecasts to keep financial planning on track and forward-looking.

Accounting Maestro 

• Handle daily and monthly accounting tasks: income control, sales journal prep, revenue control, reconciliations, cash management, and receivables follow-up.

Cash Flow Commander 

• Oversee cash control, accounts payable, and receivable management, keeping the property’s liquidity healthy.

Compliance Officer 

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, licenses, contracts, leases, operational taxes, and internal controls. Support audits and guide management in enforcing standards.

Leader with Passion 

• Guide, develop, and inspire the Mama Finance team. Collaborate with operations and Ennismore support teams to run a perfectly tuned financial engine.

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF 

• You bring 5+ years’ experience in senior finance positions in hospitality 
• You know the SA financial landscape—compliance, local ordinances, and market complexities 
• You juggle priorities with ease  and thrive on organization and accuracy
• You love numbers  and are obsessive about every penny and decimal point 
• You’re a people person , able to collaborate across teams while keeping operations seamless
• You respect confidentiality —what happens at Mama, stays at Mama
• You live, breathe, and dream in Excel —master of formulas, pivot tables, and reporting
• You inspire with high energy , motivate others, and lead by example
• You are action-oriented , roll up your sleeves, and embrace participative management
• You thrive under pressure  and navigate stress with calm and clarity
• Your hospitality passion shows in everything , delivering guest-centered experiences
• You are highly responsible, reliable, and ethical —a reputation for honesty and integrity
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting skills 
• Experience in audits, compliance, and financial controls 
• Ability to think strategically while managing operational finance 

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS 

• You’ve been part of a hotel opening  and know how to make numbers work during early stages
• You’re familiar with Opera and Sun Systems 
• You balance vibrancy with meticulousness —fun, high-energy, and detail-oriented
• International exposure is a plus