R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS
Our client is a boutique asset investment manager operating within the commercial property sector. Their core services include managing multiple financial companies and consolidating them into a consolidated group report to clients. They also provide financial and secretarial services across their group of companies.
They now seek a financial manager to join their team. You will report to the executive leadership. This is a professional growing firm – but not stuffy. They can still be flexible re work from home/working hours etc. They fully support further education and training and there are meaningful opportunities to grow into a strategic leadership role as the business expands.
This role is suitable for appropriately qualified affirmative action candidates. The team would also like to include a woman in the selection where possible as this will ensure a diverse working environment – something they support.
JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- You will be responsible for the full financial function of the company and its clients, including fund-level reporting, consolidation, compliance and client liaison. This role combines traditional financial management with strategic investment responsibilities, providing a unique opportunity to engage in the full value chain of property asset management and investment;
- You will be required to be actively involved in investment planning, due diligence, asset administration and the financial performance of all managed portfolios;
- Financial management & reporting:
- You will be required to oversee and execute all financial operations for the company and client SPV’s;
- You will be required to produce monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reports;
- You will be required to manage debt funding activities, including repayments and liaison with lenders;
- You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for operating and capital structures;
- You will be responsible for tax compliance and submissions;
- Investment support & asset management:
- You will be required to develop financial models for property investments and acquisitions;
- You will be required to conduct tenant due diligence and feasibility studies for new investments;
- You will be required to track investment performance ratios, portfolio dynamics and valuations;
- You will be responsible for covenant monitoring and solvency / liquidity analysis;
- Compliance & administration:
- You will be required to ensure all regulatory requirements are met for the company and clients;
- You will be required to maintain ESG and transformation reporting in line with fund KPI’s;
- You will be required to serve as liaison for audit processes and reporting;
- You will be required to fulfil company secretarial functions across the group;
- You will be required to oversee HR, payroll and internal systems;
- Strategic input:
- You will be required to participate in shaping the financial and operational strategy of the firm.
- You will be required to engage directly with clients, auditors, valuers, and financial institutions.
- You will be required to assist in creating new property funds and managing related financial structures.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- You have strong financial acumen with high keen eye for detail;
- You are an analytical thinker with experience in financial modelling;
- You are an effective communicator and confident client liaison;
- You have excellent communications (verbal and written) skills in English;
- You are team-oriented with a hands-on, proactive mindset;
- You are comfortable operating in a small, collaborative team;
- You are self-driven and self-motivated;
- You are a responsible individual that is a self-starter.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- You have a chartered accountant (CA SA) qualification – this is essential;
- You have a minimum of 8 years’ current, relevant experience in:
- Financial management (reporting, consolidations, and tax);
- Commercial property sector or at least some exposure to property in a financial services space.
- Great team – growing business – join now and enjoy the exiting journey!