Financial Manager (Commercial Property Portfolio)

We are seeking a dynamic professional to enhance finance's role as a strategic business partner across Business, Tenants, Property Asset Management, and External Clients. This pivotal role involves overseeing and influencing business decisions, managing the Client Portfolio Financial Department, and developing robust reporting systems tailored to property owners' needs. Join us in transforming finance into a value-adding force within our organisation.

 
As part of our team, you will be responsible for comprehensive property portfolio management, focusing on optimising financial performance and client satisfaction within the property management sector. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Management accounts preparation.
  Forecast updates and management.
• Financial Reporting : Finance Committee, Executive Committee and Board pack preparation
  

• General Ledger Management.
  
• Debtors management- weekly
  
• Creditors management-monthly
  
• Payroll processing
  
• Auditing & Analytical explanations
  
• Management information and reports
  
• Pro-active feedback and reporting to business Monthly statutory reporting (i.e. Trial balance, cash flow management, VAT and Income tax. etc )
  
• Income management (Management Fees, recoveries, commissions and sundry income due by Landlords)
  
• Budgeting (Analyse, determine tendencies, evaluate, budget management & explain deviations)
  

• Automation of processes with regards to reporting and management fees.
  
• Development in conjunction with Senior Financial Manager and CFO
  
• Input how transactions should be treated financially on IT systems
  
• SAP and BI Tool maintenance
  
• Structure and hierarchy maintenance
  

Business Unit Profit 

• Review results (Cost Centres)
  
• Manage actuals vs budgets (Variance analysis)
  
• Receive the input of functions on budget
  
• Input w.r.t projections Control and update Projections
  
• Pro active identification of over and under spending
  
• Manage Income and Balance sheet of region
  
• Cost control
  

• Handle queries on audit report
  
• Implement audit recommendations
  
• Preparation of monthly Compliance schedules
  

This role requires strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to effectively partner with various stakeholders to drive profitability and operational excellence within the property management sector.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting Degree
  
• 5 years of relevant experience within Commercial or Retail Property Management sector.
  
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• Proficiency in computer applications including SAP, MS Office (Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word)
  
• Strong administration and time management skills
  
• Advanced financial calculations and reporting capabilities
  
• Business planning expertise, particularly in the context of property assets management
  
• In-depth understanding of financial policies, procedures, and processes
  
• Proven experience in capital expenditure and contract management
  
• Familiarity with legal aspects pertaining to property management, including leases and regulatory compliance
  
• Knowledge of financial statements (IS, BS), budgeting processes, GAAP principles applicable to property accounting, and tax implications in property transactions
  
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in conveying financial information to stakeholders in property management
  
• Effective team leadership and change management skills, essential for guiding financial strategies in property portfolios
  
• Strong financial and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to optimize financial performance in property assets