Financial Portfolio Manager

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in Sandton is seeking a detail-driven Financial Portfolio Manager. This role involves managing a multi-entity investment portfolio across Africa, focusing on financial management, investment oversight, and strategic treasury planning. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) or relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in finance, coupled with strong reporting and compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in finance or portfolio management.
• Strong financial reporting, analysis and control skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for multi-entity investment structure.
• Manage budgeting and reporting for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit agreements.

Skills

Project / Program Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Credit Analysis

Portfolio Management

Education

CA(SA) or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

IDU

HFM

Job description

Overview

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, monthly and quarterly reporting for internal and board-level stakeholders
• Provide financial oversight of valuations, dividends, audit processes 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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Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Project / Program Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Analysis
• Banking
• Pricing
• Analysis Skills
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Property Management
• Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1