Job Description
About the Role
Flair TM is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. As a seasoned finance professional with expertise in real estate and student accommodation, you will partner with the CEO and Executive Team to drive business strategy across multiple assets. With a strong track record of delivering financial excellence and operational efficiency, you will be instrumental in driving growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to execute business strategy across student accommodation development, commercial property operations, and multi-site portfolio management.
- Translate corporate strategy into measurable financial KPIs including occupancy rates, rental yield, rent collections, EBITDA performance, cost control, and margin optimisation.
- Provide executive-level financial modelling, scenario planning, and feasibility analysis.
- Drive operational finance performance across assets to maximise revenue optimisation and operational efficiency.
Financial Management & Governance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, treasury, and capital allocation.
- Oversee balance sheet management, investment property valuations, insurance, and hedging.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, Tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial governance frameworks, and audit processes.
- Support development finance, construction funding, and capital raising initiatives.
- Lead sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) reporting aligned to regulatory standards.
- Optimise working capital and oversee liquidity management in a high-growth property portfolio.
Human Capital & Organisational Oversight
- Align workforce planning, headcount control, and people costs with financial strategy.
- Oversee performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
- Ensure compliance with LRA, BCEA, EEA, Employment Equity legislation, and labour law frameworks.
- Promote transformation, diversity, and performance accountability.
Information Technology & Digital Transformation
- Oversee property management systems, ERP platforms, and digital reporting tools.
- Lead cybersecurity governance, data integrity, and business continuity planning.
- Champion automation, analytics, and technology-enabled decision-making.
- Align IT investment with operational scalability and efficiency.
Legal, Risk & Compliance
- Maintain and review the Group Risk Register.
- Ensure compliance with FICA, AML regulations, POPIA, Property Practitioners Act, Consumer Protection Act, BBBEE, Companies Act, and related statutory frameworks.
- Oversee legal risk across leases, development agreements, funding transactions, and corporate actions.
- Support Board governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting.
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Employment Equity candidate (mandatory)
- 15+ years’ experience in senior financial leadership
- Proven CFO/FD-level experience in operational real estate, student accommodation, hospitality, or multi-site asset management
- Demonstrated expertise in portfolio finance, occupancy management, rent roll performance, cost control, utilities management, and operational asset optimisation
- Executive oversight of Finance plus at least two of HR, IT, or Legal functions
Technical Expertise Required
- Financial modelling & scenario analysis
- Property development finance
- Multi-site portfolio reporting
- Treasury & capital management
- IFRS & statutory compliance
- Governance & risk frameworks
- ESG & sustainability reporting
- Operational performance benchmarking
- Strategic business partnering
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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