Financial Portfolio Manager

AFRIZAN; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm is seeking a Financial Portfolio Manager in Johannesburg. This high-impact role involves managing multi-entity investment structures and overseeing financial compliance across African markets. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience in finance or portfolio management. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are essential. Join a proactive team to drive effective financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in finance or portfolio management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office required.
• Experience with tax and treasury management across African markets desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for a multi-entity investment structure.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for stakeholders.
• Direct treasury operations ensuring cash flow efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Portfolio management

Communication

Decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA(SA) or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

IDU

HFM

Job description

Are you a detail-driven finance professional ready to manage a diverse investment portfolio across Africa?

A client is seeking a dynamic Financial Portfolio Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Sandton. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of financial management, investment oversight, and strategic treasury planning within a Pan-African property investment portfolio.

This is a high-impact position suited to a qualified accountant with strong reporting, compliance, and portfolio management experience, especially in multi-entity structures across African jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee financial management for a multi-entity investment structure, including outsourced finance providers
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for internal and board-level stakeholders
• Provide financial oversight of valuations, dividends, audits, and compliance across the SACREIL group
• Direct treasury operations, ensuring cash flow efficiency and compliance with debt covenants
• Liaise with tax advisors and oversee compliance for multiple African jurisdictions
• Lead quarterly and annual valuations of portfolio assets and assist in lease and arrears management
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, audit, and asset management agreements

Requirements :

• CA(SA) or Bachelor's degree in Accounting (minimum requirement)
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a relevant finance or portfolio management role
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; experience with IDU and HFM advantageous
• Strong financial reporting, analysis, and control skills
• Exposure to tax and treasury management across African markets desirable
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement capabilities

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