Finance And General Manager

Office & Co.; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing group of businesses in South Africa is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial and operational performance. The role combines financial control and management across multiple branches, requiring 5+ years in finance and operations. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom or Diploma in Accounting, have strong accounting system knowledge, and exhibit excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role with opportunities for growth into a Group Financial Controller position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in finance and operations, preferably in property or hospitality.
• Proven ability to manage cash flow, budgets, and suppliers.
• Operationally minded, able to work across multiple branches.

Responsibilities

• Full financial management across the group including invoicing, payments, and reporting.
• Oversee billing and manage debtors and creditors for all branches.
• Coordinate operations and administration across serviced offices.

Skills

Financial management

Operations oversight

Accounting systems knowledge (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

BCom / Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We're hiring a hands‑on Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the financial, administrative, and operational performance of our growing group — including Office & Co. serviced offices, property, and design divisions.

This role combines finance control, branch oversight, and general management.

You'll work directly with the founder to drive occupancy, streamline operations, and ensure strong financial discipline across the group.

Finance & Operations Manager (Group)
Location : Johannesburg
Salary : R

CTC per month
Reporting to : Founder / CEO (Manas)

About the Role

We're looking for a hands‑on Finance & Operations Manager to join our growing group of businesses, including Office & Co. serviced offices, property development, design, and events divisions. This is a hybrid role combining financial control, operations oversight, and general management — ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full financial management across the group — invoicing, payments, reconciliations, cash‑flow control, and monthly reporting.
• Oversee billing, debtors, and creditors for all branches; ensure timely collection and supplier management.
• Work daily with centre managers to monitor occupancy, drive sales targets, and improve operational performance.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports for the CEO.
• Implement and enforce internal financial processes and controls.
• Manage supplier procurement and cost control — ensuring three‑quote compliance and accurate purchase order tracking.
• Coordinate operations and administration across serviced offices, property projects, and imports.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks, SARS, and professional partners.
• Support the CEO with high‑level admin, reporting, and special projects.

Requirements

BCom / Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management.

5+ years' experience in finance and operations (property, hospitality, or service industries advantageous).

Strong knowledge of accounting systems (Xero, Sage or QuickBooks) and Excel.

Proven ability to manage cash flow, budgets, and supplier control.

Operationally minded — able to work across multiple branches and teams.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Self‑driven, reliable, and commercially astute.

Personality Fit

Detail‑oriented but big‑picture thinker. Calm under pressure, resourceful, and solutions‑focused. Strong leadership presence and capable of managing up and down.

Growth Path

This role will evolve into Group Financial Controller / General Manager as new branches open. A Finance / Procurement Assistant will be appointed under this role as operations expand.