An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced CA(SA) to join a well-established organisation as a Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with operational excellence and leadership capability. Taking ownership of the finance function, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong governance frameworks, driving business performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a complex property portfolio.
This opportunity offers a clear succession path into a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role within the next 2-3 years, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking executive-level career progression.

Please note: Property industry experience is essential and non-negotiable. Applications without direct property sector exposure will unfortunately not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and manage the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting processes.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial information.
• Present meaningful financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Property Finance Management

• Oversee tenant billing, revenue management, and recoveries.
• Manage utility recoveries, municipal charges, and related reconciliations.
• Monitor arrears, collections, and customer account performance.
• Ensure accurate financial administration across the property portfolio.
• Drive efficiencies in property finance processes and reporting.

Cash Flow, Compliance & Controls

• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and payment approvals.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Manage annual audits and liaise with external stakeholders where required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and excellence.

Strategic Business Support

• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Provide commercial insights to support growth and profitability.
• Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support strategic projects and business initiatives through financial analysis and financial modelling.

Requirements

Qualifications

✅ CA(SA) Qualification (Essential)

Experience

✅ Minimum 10 years' finance experience
✅ Proven experience in a Financial Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or similar leadership role
✅ Property industry experience is essential
✅ Strong exposure to:

• Tenant billing and recoveries
• Utility recoveries
• Cash flow management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Multi-entity structures

✅ Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams

Technical Skills

• Strong financial reporting and management accounting expertise
• Advanced understanding of financial controls and governance
• Experience working with property management accounting systems
• Strong tax, audit, and compliance knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
✅ Strong leadership and people management skills
✅ Excellent commercial and operational acumen
✅ Advanced financial reporting expertise
✅ Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
✅ High attention to detail and accuracy
✅ A proactive and solutions-driven approach
✅ The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
✅ Executive potential with the ambition to progress into a CFO role

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to take ownership of a sophisticated property finance function.

You'll enjoy broad exposure across financial reporting, operations, governance, leadership, and strategic decision-making while working closely with senior executives and key stakeholders.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be positioned within a planned succession pathway to assume a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role within the next 2-3 years, offering a genuine executive growth opportunity within a stable and growing organisation.

If you're a CA(SA) with a strong property background and are looking for a long-term leadership opportunity with future executive progression, we'd love to hear from you.

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Claire Gill
Recruitment Consultant
? claire@networkrecruitment.co.za