CONTRACT - Financial Controller / Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001187/HLG

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

60 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Financial Controller / Financial Manager (Maternity Cover – 6 Months) | Pretoria East
A diversified property and investment group with a growing portfolio spanning student accommodation, commercial property, and hospitality operations is seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Financial Manager for a maternity cover of ~6 months, with potential to become permanent.

POSITION INFO:
The Role:
Work closely with the Group CFO, taking ownership of financial reporting, operational finance, and governance across multiple group entities and SPVs. This is a hands-on role requiring experience in multi-entity structures, property finance, and complex reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly management accounts and group consolidations
Maintain and strengthen financial controls and reporting processes
Oversee property and operational finance, cash flow, treasury, and budgets
Ensure tax compliance (VAT, corporate income tax) and liaise with external advisors
Support lender reporting, monitor loan covenants, and assist with audits
Analyse data from property management systems (MDA / MRI or similar)

Requirements:

CA(SA), CIMA, or strong Financial Manager with property finance experience
5–10 years’ financial management experience, ideally in property/real estate or multi-entity environments
Strong financial reporting, management accounting, Excel, and modelling skills
Knowledge of property accounting systems and South African tax compliance
Highly organised, hands-on, and able to operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Why Join:

Exposure to a diverse and growing property portfolio
Close collaboration with senior leadership
Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment
Potential for permanent placement

Ideal Background:
Property investment groups, real estate funds, property management companies, student accommodation operators, or mid-tier audit firms with strong property clients.

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