Finance Manager

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (Malawi) Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to ensure effective financial management reporting for various entities. The role involves overseeing a finance team, managing financial statements, and implementing accounting processes. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in finance, strong analytical capabilities, and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software. Engagement with senior business partners and compliance with governance standards is critical. The application closes on 27 December 2025.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post articles experience managing a finance team.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• 3+ years working in a real estate or investment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the COO in delivering on the financial strategy.
• Manage financial accounting for 23 entities and their consolidations.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax returns for all relevant entities.
• Build trust relations with key stakeholders and represent OMP.

Skills

Qualified CA

Post articles experience managing a finance team

Experience in accounting and financial analysis

Experience in real estate or investment environment

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education

NQF Level 9 - Masters

Job description

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Job Description

• Qualified CA
• Post articles experience managing a finance team (8+ years)
• Post articles experience in accounting and/or financial analysis (min 5 years)
• Experience working in a real estate or investment environment (3+ years)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, with excellent planning skills and
• problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

A vacancy has arisen for a Finance Manager for Old Mutual Property also known as Old Mutual Real Estate Holding Company (OMREHC) (Pty) Ltd.

This role will report to the Chief Operations Officer of Old Mutual Property and will be responsible for the financial management reporting (both management and IFRS) of the South African investment properties, the holding company as well as the related South African subsidiaries and joint venture entities within the Group. This includes overseeing the consolidation of the group, and serving as Public Officer for the entities within the group. In addition to this, the role will be responsible for overseeing the Direct fund (i.e. OMLACSA directly owned) properties and related reporting. The role will manage a team of 3 financial accountants.

The role is individually accountable for achieving results through others. The focus is the following: preparation of Group reporting, management reporting, tax returns and Annual Financial Statements as well as execution of the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level. In addition, the implementation and maintenance of accounting processes, systems and controls is a key component of the role. Overseeing the review and analysis of all reporting by our property managers, and ensuring compliance of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the COO in delivering on the Financial Strategy
• Managing the financial accounting for OMREHC which includes but not limited to:
  • 23 entities that need to be consolidated
  • Various sub-consolidations
  • Annual financial statements
  • Tax returns (provisional and final) for all South African entities and foreign entities registered in South Africa for tax purposes
  • Quarterly submissions on HFM
• Assist with compiling and managing OMREHC's management accounts - continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue targets are met
• Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records.
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for internal and external colleagues
• Communicate and engage and represent OMP with the various segments within Old Mutual
• Assists in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects and programmes.
• Analyses financial records such as income trends.
• Plans and prepares budgets and documents such as the annual report, according to organisational goals.
• Analyses and monitors the effect of budget or policy changes on business unit productivity.
• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, specifically IFRS, at a group level.
• Provides technical assistance to business units and liaises with key stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting, Adaptive Thinking, Budget Management, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, Managerial Accounting, Numerical Aptitude, Policies & Procedures

Competencies

• Balances Stakeholders
• Business Insight
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 9 - Masters

Closing Date

27 December 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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