Head of Finance – Umhlanga, Durban

SUMMARY:
Head of Finance – Umhlanga, Durban

POSITION INFO:

About the Company

An established property development & investment group is seeking a high-caliber Head of Finance to play a critical leadership role within the finance function.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be responsible for overseeing the full finance function, financial reporting, compliance, and technical excellence across the group. This role requires a hands-on finance leader with deep technical accounting expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and executive team to support strategic decision-making and ensure the financial integrity of the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full finance function across the group, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Manage complex group accounting structures, consolidations, and inter-company transactions
• Provide strong technical accounting leadership, including the implementation and interpretation of accounting standards
• Lead audit processes and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and advisors
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Support the CFO with strategic financial analysis, board reporting, and key business initiatives
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team
• Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years post-articles experience, preferably within the property sector or a related industry
• Proven experience dealing with complex group structures and consolidations
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS expertise
• Experience in a property investment or asset-intensive environment will be highly advantageous

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent financial acumen
• Confident leader with the ability to manage and motivate teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make your next career move, please email your updated MS Word CV to asap!