Financial Manager

A diverse group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Telecommunications, Utility Management, and Property Management are seeking a Senior Financial Manager who will take responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities for the Managers. 

The successful applicant should be a results-driven individual with a passion for financial excellence and a knack for navigating the complexities of the property industry. 

Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Management of the Finance Team – Assistant Financial Manager, 3 Financial Controllers and 2 Financial administrators  
• Conducting regular training sessions with staff to ensure continuous improvement and enhance staff skills 
• Consistent review of financial systems, internal controls, and procedures to uphold optimal operational efficiency 
• Manage the planning and coordination of external audit procedures 
• Creation and maintenance of the Budget prior to FYE   
• Formulating of all Scheme Budgets 
• Delegating and supervising all financial responsibilities in accordance with the aforementioned tasks 
• Addressing internal budget amendment requests promptly 
• Handling internal high-level financial inquiries effectively 
• Ensuring that all management accounts are sent to scheme Trustees timeously each month as per agreed deadline and management agreement 
• Providing Management Accounts to management  
• Notifying relevant parties of cash flow anomalies or issues  
• Manage and oversee that municipal water and electrical entries are accurate  
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations 
• Upon taking on new buildings a thorough analysis of the new building’s finances must be carried out to identify potential financial risks 
• Ensure all financial information is received for all new buildings taken on 
• Securing comprehensive utility services and obtaining a quotation for the monthly readings 
• Development and thorough examination of Year-to-Date (YTD) expenditure and budget  
• Supply the external accounting firm with the required documentation for Income Tax compliance and SARS for PAYE (if applicable)  
• Ensure all services completed by the managing agent are recovered 

REQUIREMENTS  

• Relevant finance qualification    
• Proven experience within a similar role 
• Proven leadership skills is essential (experience in managing a corporate finance team/department)  
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws  
• Experience in a commercial environment, including developing & implementing effective work processes, procedures and controls 

Skills and Attributes  

• Ability to analyse financial data to make informed decisions 
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills 
• Deadline oriented  
• Excellent administrative skills  
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple financial tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritise activities 
• Able to identify system inefficiencies and propose solutions  
• Proven organisational skills and good time management 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Strong management skills 
• Excellent computer skills