Job Description

Role Purpose
The Head of Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and control of the financial and administrative functions within a property portfolio environment. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, compliance with statutory and governance requirements, and delivery of high-quality financial services to stakeholders. This position also plays a key role in strategic planning, process improvement, and people management.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Financial Management & Reporting
- Overall management and control of finance, leasing, billing, accounts payable, procurement, credit control, and management company reporting.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and support to reporting and operational financial managers.
- Prepare, review, and deliver management information and financial reports.
- Proactively communicate financial performance and insights to stakeholders.
- Handle financial reporting queries, audit explanations, and adjustment account management.
- Ensure accurate monthly statutory reporting.
- Manage cash flow, including owner and co-owner distributions and banking activities.
- Calculate, monitor, and manage client KPI scorecards.
- Compile operational committee reports and attend related meetings.
- Maintain and enhance standard management packs.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the preparation, review, and management of budgets and forecasts.
- Review business unit financial results and provide variance analysis.
- Support lease audits and ensure accurate contractual information within financial systems.
- Drive automation of reporting processes and management fee calculations.
- Liaise with IT to enhance reporting systems and ensure ongoing process improvement.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and internal financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain, enhance, and draft financial and administrative policies as required.
- Manage risk, credit vetting processes, and legal-related financial matters.
- Oversee BEE spend management and reporting.
People Management
- Lead, manage, mentor, and develop finance and administration teams.
- Ensure effective performance management, capacity planning, and succession planning.
Role Requirements
Requirements:
Qualifications - BCom Accounting / Financial Management or CA (SA).
- Completed articles (minimum 3 years).
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within the property management industry (essential).
- Proven experience in senior financial leadership within a portfolio-based environment.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in SAP / SAP BI.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel; intermediate to advanced Word and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and processes.
- In-depth understanding of IFRS, tax, capital expenditure, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strong contract management and legal finance exposure.
Competencies & Attributes
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement and automation.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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