Financial Manager Â€“ Portfolios

Posted on 2025-04-06

Employer	The Focus Group
Salary	66250
Category	Property Facilities Management
Location	Gauteng / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Purpose of the Job:
Plan and direct accounting activities within the Eris client Portfolio Finance department, overseeing and managing the portfolio finance team.

Key

Responsibilities:

General Financial Management:

Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the portfolio financial team.
Offer strategic input into finance department policies and processes.
Oversee the full financial function of all property portfolios under management.
Ensure financial management of property portfolio accounting for all regions, providing guidance where necessary.
Implement head office controls and processes in regional offices.
Oversee treasury and investment functions for relevant portfolios.
Work closely with clients to address their needs and expectations, identifying areas for improvement.
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary deliverables are provided.
Prepare and submit group reporting requirements within deadlines.
Prepare annual financial statements for client portfolios as required.
Develop a thorough understanding of PIMS, Management reporting (Ex Frx), and Great Plains to assist staff.
Review SMAC calculations monthly and ensure Eris portfolio information aligns with SMAC investment balances.
Authorize MMI monthly movement files for JDE uploads.
Reconcile JDE and Great Plains ledgers monthly.
Maintain and reconcile general ledgers.
Perform month-end and year-end procedures, meeting client requirements and deadlines.
Review monthly management packs and balance sheet reconciliations.
Authorize VAT submissions and adjustment accounts for sold properties.
Ensure adherence to reporting requirements for portfolios under management.
Coordinate accounting administration and net income flows of properties, ensuring timely payments to property owners.
Manage new client take-ons and new property acquisitions for existing client portfolios.
Ensure compliance with VAT and income tax for all portfolios.
Understand taxation (income and deferred) to complete relevant tax calculations.
Stay updated with reporting standards and newly effective standards.
Review portfolio accountants provisional income statements.
Oversee submission of all statutory returns.
Ensure department performance aligns with management agreements and service level agreements.
Manage staff recruitment and performance for the Portfolio Finance Team.
Maintain good working relationships with Property Management and Asset Management divisions.
Draft and implement policies related to financial systems and procedures.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and consistent monthly reporting packs.
Ensure supplier payments are made according to predefined terms.
Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities, recommending changes as needed.
Work overtime when necessary due to high demands of the financial management position.

Skills and Competencies:

Reporting:

Strong business communication skills.
Ability to collect, analyze, and present information and statistical analyses.
Ability to design and present informational programs and presentations.

Managing:

Effectively manage the finance team, ensuring team members are upskilled and deadlines are met.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in the full MS Office suite with advanced Excel skills.

Human Capital:

Transparent honesty.
Self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.
Reliability and positive attitude.
Assertive and effective communication.
Creative approach and ability to work with limited resources.
Ability to work under pressure and create a professional office environment.
Organization and planning skills.
Clear understanding of workplace diversity.
Willingness to get hands dirty.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience:

Previous experience as a financial manager.
Audit experience is an added advantage.
Detailed understanding of IFRS and the Income Tax Act is mandatory.
SAICA Articles + 5 years

Financial Manager Â€“ Portfolios position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by The Focus Group. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-06 at 13:00:36 in the Property Facilities Management category

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