Must preferably be available immediately!
Our client, a Property Investment company, seeks a Regional Financial Manager to join their dynamic team, who can start Immediately or as soon as possible at their offices in Rosebank
MUST COME FROM A PROPERTY FUND ENVIRONMENT, OR SIMILAR ENVIRONMENT
Job overview:
As Regional Finance Manager, the individual will support the active management, optimization and strategic oversight of the organization’s property portfolio within the Greater Gauteng region. The role is commercial, analytical and operational in nature, focusing on asset performance, strategic input, feasibility analysis, capex motivation and value enhancement initiatives.
The role is not an accounting, bookkeeping, tax or payroll position. Statutory reporting and transactional finance functions are performed at head office level. The Regional Finance Manager’s responsibility is to interpret financial and operational information, translate it into insights, and support informed asset-level decision making.
The position reports directly to the Regional Manager – Greater Gauteng and requires close collaboration with property management, leasing, facilities, finance and head office teams. The role will involve regular interaction with regional assets and therefore may require occasional travel within Greater Gauteng from time to time as required.
Requirements:
Grade 12
Degree in Accounting, Property Studies, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Commerce or a related field
5–7 years’ experience in an asset management, property analysis, consulting or property finance role
Exposure to retail, commercial, mixed-use and/or student portfolios advantageous
Strong Excel and financial modelling and presentation skills
Gauteng market knowledge will be beneficial
Valid License and Own Transport
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Interpret asset-level financial and operational performance against approved budgets, forecasts and feasibilities;
Analyse variances, identify underperformance, risks and opportunities, and prepare clear commentary for the Regional Manager and team;
Review vacancies, lease expiries and income sustainability across the portfolio and provide guidance on how to improve these and reduce risks;
Compile capex motivations and supporting documentation for submission to Exco
Track approved capex projects against budgets, timelines and strategic objectives
Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess performance against expected returns
Support buy / hold / sell analysis and asset-level strategic assessments
Assist with preparation of investment memorandums and disposal recommendations
Track execution of approved strategies and report on outcomes
Work closely with Leasing and Property Management teams to support income optimization initiatives
Manage and maintain Partner meeting reports and take minutes in meetings
Manage and maintain Body Corporate reports and keep record of AGM Meetings and Minutes
Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations for Head Office submission
Prepare weekly fleet vehicle inspections, review and prepare monthly reports
Manage and maintain ordering of stationery, groceries, consumables and stock control monthly
Monitor and update Regional Office Asset Registers monthly for Head Office Submission
Monitor and review Property Asset Registers monthly to ensure accurate recording of new/disposed assets
Operational oversight of Property Managers, Property Administrators, and Receptionist/Office Administrator
Perform any other reasonable duties as required in support of regional asset management objectives
