Financial Controller/Senior Financial Manager

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software, a well-established and growing property organisation in Gauteng, seeks a CA(SA) to lead as Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager. This role offers ownership of a sophisticated property finance portfolio, collaboration with senior management, and a clear succession plan toward a CFO position within 2–3 years.

Applicants must have direct property sector exposure and a proven track record in leading finance teams, with expertise in IFRS, reporting, and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of finance experience.
• Experience in Financial Controller/Senior Finance Manager roles.
• Direct property industry experience is essential.
• Experience with multi-entity structures, IFRS, and property accounting systems.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function across a complex property portfolio.
• Provide leadership across reporting, compliance, cash flow management, governance, and business partnering.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights to support decision-making and growth.
• Lead a high-performing finance team and drive process improvements across the function.
• Manage external audits and stakeholder engagements.

Education

CA(SA) Qualification

Job description

A well-established and growing property organisation is seeking an accomplished CA(SA) to join the business as a Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager.
This is more than a traditional finance leadership role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a sophisticated property finance portfolio while positioning yourself for future executive leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, drive strategic financial initiatives, lead a high-performing finance team, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.

For an ambitious finance professional, this role offers a clearly defined succession plan into a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position within the next 2-3 years.

Please note: Direct property industry experience is essential. Applications without property sector exposure will not be considered.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the full finance function across a complex property portfolio, ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and strong commercial decision-making.

You will provide leadership across reporting, compliance, cash flow management, governance, and business partnering while helping shape the long-term financial direction of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead and oversee the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Partner with executive management on strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights to support decision‑making and business growth.
• Evaluate performance trends and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support key commercial projects through robust financial analysis and modelling.

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Review management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial information.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Manage external audits and stakeholder engagements.

Property Finance Management

• Oversee tenant billing, recoveries, and revenue management processes.
• Manage utility and municipal recoveries across the portfolio.
• Monitor collections, arrears, and debtor performance.
• Ensure accurate property finance administration and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies throughout the finance function.

Cash Flow & Compliance

• Lead cash flow forecasting and treasury management activities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain effective internal controls and regulatory compliance standards.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and staff development initiatives.
• Foster strong collaboration across finance and operational teams.

Requirements

Qualifications

CA(SA) Qualification (Essential)

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ finance experience
Proven success in a:

• Financial Controller role
• Senior Finance Manager role
• Financial Manager role
• Head of Finance role
• Similar senior finance leadership position

Essential experience within:

• Commercial Property
• Property Management
• Real Estate
• Property Funds
• Property Investment Environments

Strong exposure to:

• Tenant billing and recoveries
• Utility recoveries
• Cash flow management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Multi‑entity structures

Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams

Technical Expertise

• Advanced financial reporting and management accounting skills
• Strong IFRS and compliance knowledge
• Financial controls and corporate governance expertise
• Property management accounting systems experience
• Tax, audit, and regulatory compliance experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will bring:
Strong leadership and people management capability
Commercially focused decision‑making skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement abilities
Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
A proactive and solutions‑driven mindset
Executive potential and the ambition to progress into a CFO position

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the rare combination of operational ownership, strategic influence, and executive succession planning.
You will gain exposure to every aspect of the finance function while working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business. In addition to leading a sophisticated property finance portfolio, you'll be positioned as a future business leader with a planned pathway into the Chief Financial Officer role within the next 2-3 years.
For a property-focused CA(SA) looking for long‑term career growth, executive exposure, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is not to be missed.