Senior Financial Consultant (Fixed-Term Contract)

About Go2Africa

Go2Africa is Africa’s trusted tailor-made safari specialist, with more than 25 years of experience creating deeply personal journeys across the continent. We combine first-hand African expertise, specialist regional knowledge, trusted local relationships and dedicated support to help travellers experience the Africa that’s right for them. 

Home to 21 Condé Nast Traveller Specialists - more than any other African safari company - Go2Africa is recognised by Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and the World Travel Awards, and trusted by thousands of travellers around the world.

 As part of the B Corp-certified Nawiri Group, we generate funding through travel and long-term partnerships, working alongside trusted local organisations to strengthen landscapes, support livelihoods and help people and wildlife thrive together. 

At the heart of Go2Africa is a team of people who care deeply about Africa, our travellers and the work we do, each playing a part in creating the exceptional journeys and experiences we’re known for.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for supporting finance function, for one of the Group’s operating brands to drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth. The role reports into the Financial Manager and Group CFO and acts as a key advisor to the relevant stakeholders.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Overseeing the Finance Function & Financial Reporting

• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the monthly accounting records through reviews of the monthly management accounts and reporting packs.

• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of financial reporting processes and controls.

• Ensure alignment and compliance with Group reporting requirements, timelines, and accounting policies.

Manage and capture all debtor receipts

• Check bank statements for receipts daily, notify clients and consultants and capture in the travel management & accounting system.

• Capture & reconcile credit card receipts from the gateway on a weekly basis.

• Capture all receipts of direct deposits and manual credit card payments in the travel management & accounting system.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision Support

• Provide proactive, insight-driven financial analysis to support decision-making

• Provide brand-specific insights while contributing to Group-level financial analysis and performance reviews

• Support financial evaluation of new business opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion initiatives

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Monthly review of the company’s performance against budget/targets and quarterly reforecasting in response to any identified changes in budget/forecast inputs.

• Monthly cashflow projections.

• Incorporate expansion initiatives and newly acquired businesses into financial plans, forecasts, and reporting frameworks if required.

Strategic financial management

• Identify new strategic growth areas based on financial insights and industry trends.

• Lead cost optimisation discussions with external providers (banks, auditors, merchant providers, consultants etc.

• Ensure all finance processes support customer experience strategic objectives.

• Support due diligence, financial modelling, and commercial assessments for acquisitions and expansion opportunities.

Treasury Management

• Support and optimise treasury operations and cash management strategies.

• Support cash investment strategies to optimise investment income.

• Support foreign currency exposure and risk.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and business partners.

• Provide strategic financial input in stakeholder engagements and negotiations.

• Engage regularly with Group Finance, including the Group CFO, Finance heads within other brands and FP&A teams, on performance, risks, and opportunities.

Commercial & Business Partnering

• Support senior leadership in the business with their strategic objectives through commercial support, e.g., contract reviews, risk assessment, payment facilitation, etc.

• Actively partner with departments to drive business performance and value creation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary accounting qualification - CA(SA) or CIMA preferred

Experience & knowledge

• 5 years’ experience in finance with at least:

  o 3 – 5 years in a senior role (e.g., Financial Manager, Senior Finance Manager, or similar)

• Proven experience in:

  o Financial reporting and compliance

  o Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management

  o Strategic finance and business partnering

  o Managing teams and leading finance functions

  o Multi-country and multi-currency accounting (advantageous)

  o Operating within a Group structure or reporting into a central finance function (highly advantageous)

• Experience engaging with:

  o Executive leadership

  o Auditors, banks, and external stakeholders

  o Group level stakeholders and reporting structures

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial reporting and regulatory knowledge

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling

• Treasury and cashflow management

• Risk management and internal controls

• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability

• Deciding and initiating action

• Analysing

• Presenting and communicating

• Planning and organising

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

• Ability to work with people

• Adapting and responding to change

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix and Group environment

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, send us your CV and a motivational letter. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Go2Africa Core Values

We Care

Without our people, we wouldn’t exist. Simply put: we have a genuine concern for our people, and their well-being. We value the close relationships with our partners to ensure the best experience for our travellers. When it comes to our travellers, every detail, even the very finest, matters. This motivates us to offer only the very best experience, one that they will forever hold in their memories, leaving an indelible mark for life.

Without our Go2Africans, partners and travellers we wouldn’t exist.

We Trust and are Trusted

Our reputation of 20+ years precedes us and we’re among the longest-standing TOs in the country. We place our trust in each other, our partners and our many industry accolades are testament to our delivery, knowledge, and client service. Our travellers trust us for it.

We Go Above and Beyond

We don’t settle, we go further, do better and strive more every day to give our travellers the very best experience.

We are Resilient

We weather any storm.

We are solid, can take the hard knocks, learn from them, and move on.

We Collaborate

We pride ourselves on our partnerships – be that with our travellers, partners or Go2Africans. Our approach is personal, and we take great care of each and every one of our relationships, to ensure we always deliver the highest quality result and share in our joint success.

We Conserve

We care deeply about Africa’s sustainability, and are invested in protecting communities, wildlife, fauna, and flora. We are deeply passionate about Africa. It’s more than a destination, it’s in our heart …it’s our home.