About this role
Job Details
Division Excellerate JHI
Minimum experience Associate
Company primary industry Real Estate
Job functional area Finance
Job Description
Who we are
We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable, high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets.
Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.
Why choose us
Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage extensive industry expertise and resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
At JHI, your contribution matters. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business leaders and clients, influence key financial decisions and play an important role in supporting the performance of our property portfolios.
About the role
As Financial Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of a client property portfolio and ensuring that finance operates as a value-adding business partner to our clients and internal business teams.
You will provide meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making, oversee financial reporting and budgeting, manage financial controls, identify and mitigate business risks and ensure that reporting requirements are delivered accurately and timeously.
The role requires a strong understanding of property finance and the ability to work closely with Property and Asset Management teams, Portfolio Managers, clients and other internal and external stakeholders.
You will also contribute to the ongoing improvement and automation of financial processes and reporting systems to ensure that they continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
What you will bring
Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)
BCom degree or relevant equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within the property industry.
Strong property financial management experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with SAP.
Strong working knowledge of MDA or similar property management systems.
Advanced financial reporting and financial calculation capability.
Sound knowledge of financial policies, procedures and processes.
Knowledge of budgeting, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow management.
Knowledge of GAAP and taxation principles.
Understanding of capital expenditure.
Knowledge of contract management, including leases and supplier contracts.
What you will be responsible for
Portfolio financial management
Manage the financial performance and net income of assigned client portfolios.
Oversee the preparation of financial statements and management reports in accordance with client requirements.
Manage and review general ledger accounts.
Review adjustment accounts and ensure outstanding financial queries are appropriately resolved.
Provide proactive financial feedback and reporting to clients.
Ensure monthly statutory and management reporting is completed accurately and on time.
Manage cash flow and cash management requirements.
Oversee the invoicing of applicable management fees.
Provide meaningful analytical explanations for financial results and variances.
Budgeting and forecasting
Analyse financial performance and identify trends.
Coordinate and manage budgeting processes.
Monitor actual performance against budget and projections.
Investigate and explain significant variances.
Maintain and update financial projections.
Proactively identify areas of over- or underspending.
Support the effective management of income statements and balance sheets.
Business partnering
Act as a trusted financial partner to operational and property management teams.
Provide financial advice, consultation and support to assist business decision-making.
Evaluate projections, capital expenditure and tenant installation expenditure.
Support the resolution of creditor and debtor-related issues.
Assist with arrears management and financially related legal matters.
Evaluate financial components of business cases and transactions, including NPV and profitability calculations.
Provide financial input into commercial decisions and business discussions.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Provide training and guidance to relevant business teams on financial processes where required.
Systems and process improvement
Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial reporting and management fee processes.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial systems.
Provide financial input into how transactions should be treated within IT and financial systems.
Ensure systems and reporting processes remain responsive to client requirements.
Commercial and deal evaluation
Conduct deal, cost and profitability analyses.
Provide financial input into presentations and tenders.
Identify financial and business risks relating to commercial opportunities.
Support the preparation of high-quality and commercially sound proposals.
Audit and compliance
Support internal and external audit processes.
Respond to audit queries accurately and timeously.
Ensure agreed audit recommendations are implemented.
Maintain appropriate levels of financial control across the portfolio.
People management
Set clear objectives and performance expectations for team members.
Manage performance and address areas of underperformance appropriately.
Support employee development through coaching, training and development planning.
Ensure job descriptions and responsibilities remain current.
Conduct regular performance and development discussions.
The skills and attributes we are looking for
You will be someone who combines strong technical financial capability with commercial thinking and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
Key competencies include:
Financial and business acumen
Analytical thinking
Problem solving and decision making
Strong verbal and written communication
Customer relationship building
Team leadership
Change leadership
Strategic thinking and planning
Customer and quality focus
Strong business partnering capability
Ability to challenge existing practices constructively
Strong planning, administration and time management skills
You should be comfortable working in a complex environment with multiple buildings, tenants and clients, where reporting requirements and financial priorities may differ across portfolios.
Employment Equity
JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation within our workforce. Preference may therefore be given to suitably qualified candidates in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
If you are an experienced property finance professional looking for an opportunity to combine strong financial management with direct exposure to property portfolios, clients and commercial decision-making, we would like to hear from you.