Head of Finance and Administration - Johannesburg

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Johannesburg seeks a Head of Finance and Administration to oversee financial and administrative functions across its portfolio. The successful candidate will require a BCom in Accounting or CA (SA) with at least 5 years' experience in property management. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting and driving strategic improvements in financial practices. This role demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the property management industry.
• Proven senior financial leadership in a portfolio-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial policies, IFRS, tax, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and administrative functions within a property portfolio.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial processes.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

BCom Accounting / Financial Management or CA (SA)

Tools

SAP / SAP BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Purpose The Head of Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and control of the financial and administrative functions within a property portfolio environment. The role ensures accurate financial reporting...

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting / Financial Management or CA (SA).
• Completed articles (minimum 3 years).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience within the property management industry (essential).
• Proven experience in senior financial leadership within a portfolio-based environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SAP / SAP BI.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; intermediate to advanced Word and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and processes.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS, tax, capital expenditure, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong contract management and legal finance exposure.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement and automation.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.