Chief Financial Officer – Fixed Term Contract

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients.  We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic professional to ensure the full financial function operates efficiently and effectively, including but not limited to budgeting, management and statutory accounting and reporting, internal and external audit, risk management, treasury, all company and employee taxation and funding requirements, forecasting and other duties as such a position would require to fulfil. Join us in transforming finance into a value-adding force within our organisation.

What you will bring

• Chartered Accountant (SA) with 3 years articles and 8 years relevant experience
• Experience in property management or REIT industry preferable
• Experience in managing a team of up to 7 direct line reports
• Managed annual turnover

What you will be doing

As part of our team, you will be responsible for:

• Compilation, in conjunction with business of annual budgets.
• Budget management.
• Co-ordination including the establishment of deviations of actuals results against budgets.
• Reporting on deviations (consolidated).
• Handling of queries.
• Analyse and determine tendencies, evaluate, budget management & explain deviations.
• Management of normalisation calculations.
• monthly flash reporting
• Monthly forecasting and reporting thereof;
• Bi-annual Group Finance packs;
• Populating of Annual financial statements (statutory)
• Financial Management for various Clients
• Balance Sheet controls (maintenance of GL account list, clearing of open item managed accounts, management of monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet items, maintenance of interco loan accounts, management of maintenance of fixed asset registers, following up of long outstanding items)
• Maintenance of working capital reconciliation
• Reporting ROU to client
• Reporting of debtors/creditors and cash reconciliation
• Provide Management information and reports
• Pro-active communication with and feedback to clients
• Provide adhoc reports as required
• Auditing & Analytical explanations
• Management information and reports
• Invoice management fees and commission
• Management of lease related reporting
• Attend monthly manco meetings with client
• Review of commissions
• Management of cashflow for marketing funds
• Calculation and management of client KPI scorecard
• BEE Spend management
• Compilation of OPSCO report
• Compilation of OPCO report
• Maintenance of Std Management Pack
• Maintenance of policies and procedures
• Management of marketing fund income statements and balance sheets as well as related reconciliations (incl gift cards)
• Management of non-gla income on consolidated basis
• Management of insurance claims, correspondence with insurer and annual insurance journal
• Management of contractual information input in SAP and other related systems
• Produce consolidated Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflow on a monthly basis.
• Review results.
• Manage actuals vs budgets and report thereon.
• Produce revised forecasts based on monthly actuals.
• Actively manage overhead costs.
• Pro-active identification of over and under spending.
• Manage Income and Balance sheet of the Company.
• Report to EXCO and the Board on the financial performance.
• Prepare and manage all legal entity audits.
• Handle queries in conjunction with the team.
• Arrange audits as required.
• Implement audit recommendations.
• Develop an internal audit plan in conjunction with Compliance and ensure implemented
• Responsible for Internal audit for the company through the outsourced internal auditors
• Implementation of the ISO processes and ensuring accreditation
• Responsible to investigate any fraud incidents reported relating to the company
• Auditing.
• Creditors (Sorting out of problem areas, managing orders/GRN process, liaison with legal).
• Debtors (Sorting out of problem areas, Managing arrears and legal, liaison with legal).
• Training of business finance staff.
• Follow-up on problem cases and high outstanding amounts (sundry debtors).
• Form part of the business team (MANCO) and deliver outputs that support business decision making.
• Advice, consultation and general financial support.
• Provide strategic input to decisions and discussions

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.