Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Finance Manager – Durbanville
Finance / Compliance / Strategy
Full-time | On-site

Our client is a dynamic and purpose-driven company committed to redefining sustainable urban development in the Durbanville region. Inspired by a spirit of discovery, the company is expanding its residential property portfolio, establishing and protecting conservation and heritage spaces, and shaping a more sustainable future.

They are seeking a Finance Manager to provide strategic financial and compliance leadership. This is a senior role, responsible for guiding the organisation’s financial strategy, risk management, and governance while mentoring a small team. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic vision and hands-on financial management capability.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Reporting: Lead the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and key financial reports. Advise senior management on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow, manage banking relationships, and ensure optimal capital and liquidity management.
• Audit & Statutory Oversight: Manage the annual audit process, liaise with auditors, and perform the final review and sign-off of statutory submissions (VAT, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax).
• Revenue Operations Oversight: Provide high-level financial oversight across all revenue-generating streams — including properties, co-working spaces, and events — ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Legal Governance: Oversee legal and compliance frameworks in collaboration with the Compliance Coordinator, ensuring all contracts, leases, and corporate documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Property Finance Management: Supervise the financial administration of the property portfolio, including maintenance cost tracking, tenant billing accuracy, and deposit management.
• Policy & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial, HR, and operational policies to ensure best practices and mitigate risk.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the Finance Lead, Revenue Coordinator, and Compliance Coordinator, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Operational Support: Step in to provide hands-on support during critical periods — including payment runs, reconciliations, and financial reporting cycles.

• A relevant finance degree (CA(SA) or CIMA highly advantageous).
• 5–7 years’ experience in a senior finance management role, overseeing multi-functional teams and diverse operations.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, tax, HR, and audit regulations within the South African context.
• Experience using QuickBooks and HR systems; property finance experience is critical.
• Proven strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to integrate financial insight into operational and business decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a small, high-performing team.
• Exceptional organisational ability, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.