Regional Financial Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Rosebank, East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Manager in Rosebank to oversee financial performance and reporting for property portfolios. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 to 10 years' experience in financial management. Responsibilities include compiling financial reports and ensuring adherence to financial regulations. Knowledge of MDA and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ relevant experience in financial management.
• Experience within the property or real estate sectors.
• Solid experience in budgeting and managing financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance of regional property portfolios.
• Compile monthly financial management packs.
• Ensure adherence to delegation of authority and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial performance analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Financial operations management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional designation (CA(SA), CIMA)

Tools

MDA

Job description

Reference:10521 SJConsultant:Sone JohnsonJob Description:

• Property & Portfolio Financial Oversight
  • Monitor and analyse financial performance of regional property portfolios against budget and benchmarks.
  • Investigate anomalies or underperformance at property level as requested by the Regional Head.
  • Contribute financial insights and reports for strategic initiatives and key operational focus areas.
  • Collaborate with Asset Management on annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure reviews.
  • Track and oversee regional Capex budgets, including loading and reviewing Capex projects on MDA.
  • Ensure alignment and support between regional operations and centralised finance or support functions.
• Management & Performance Reporting
  • Compile and review monthly financial management packs for Facilities, Debtors, Leasing, and Property Management.
  • Prepare partner and stakeholder reporting packs specific to regional operations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking of KPAs for the region and ensure timely and structured reporting.
  • Support the Regional Head in compiling performance reports for Asset Management.
  • Ensure MDA financial data is accurate; raise and address discrepancies with relevant departments.
  • Coordinate weekly reporting submissions from all regional finance-related functions.
  • Develop weekly monitoring dashboards and metrics to drive effective portfolio management.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by senior management.
• Regional Financial & Operations
  • Ensure all financial decisions adhere to delegation of authority and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain oversight of regional office financial and administrative functions (HR liaison, IT Manco attendance, office operations).
  • Act as primary regional point of contact for Central Finance regarding reporting queries and dataaccuracy.
  • Manage petty cash processes and ensure timely and accurate monthly reconciliations.
  • Safeguard and ensure effective financial control over regional assets.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• A professional designation such as CA(SA), CIMA, or similar will be advantageous but is not essential.
• 5 to 10 years’ relevant experience in financial management, preferably within the property, real estate, or related sectors.
• Solid experience in budgeting, reporting, and managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions.
• Proficiency in financial systems (MDA preferred) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with both operational and strategic financial responsibilities.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.