Interim Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager (Property)
Network Finance · Johannesburg East, Gauteng
Overview
A well known property company in Johannesburg East needs an experienced CA(SA) to step in as Interim Financial Controller for a fixed term contract. You will lead a finance team, manage a multi entity property portfolio and keep things stable during a big transition. If you have at least 8 years in finance and solid property sector experience, this senior role could be a great move. Immediate start preferred and the contract may become permanent.
About the role
This is a hands on leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who can take ownership of the full finance function during a critical transition period. You will work closely with senior leadership and manage an established finance team across a multi entity property portfolio.
What you will be doing:
- Lead the finance function across multiple property entities and oversee month end reporting and financial close
- Prepare and review management accounts and financial reports to support strategic decisions
- Manage tenant billing, utility recoveries, cost recoveries and related reconciliations
- Monitor arrears, collections and customer account balances
- Handle cash flow planning, treasury activities and payment approvals
- Oversee intercompany transactions and ensure strong financial controls and governance
- Ensure compliance with tax, statutory and reporting requirements and support audits
- Mentor and support the finance team while documenting key processes for a smooth handover
Please note: Property industry experience is essential and non negotiable. Applications without property sector exposure will not be considered. This is a full time, office based role with an immediate start preferred. The fixed term contract may become permanent.
Requirements
- CA(SA) qualification is essential
- Minimum 8 years of finance experience
- Proven experience leading a finance function as a Financial Manager or Financial Controller
- Property industry experience is essential and non negotiable
- Strong understanding of tenant billing, utility recoveries, arrears management, cash flow management, financial reporting and multi entity finance environments
- Experience with large property portfolios will be highly advantageous
- Previous interim, transitional or turnaround experience will be beneficial
- Advanced knowledge of financial controls and governance
- Experience with property management accounting systems
- Strong reconciliation and cash flow management capabilities
- Solid understanding of taxation and compliance requirements
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills
- Strong commercial and operational acumen
- Excellent stakeholder engagement abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong process improvement and documentation skills
- Ability to perform in a fast paced and changing environment
- Sound judgement, problem solving and decision making capability
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full finance function across multiple entities
- Oversee month end reporting and financial close activities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure accuracy, integrity and completeness of financial information
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making
- Oversee tenant billing and revenue management processes
- Manage utility recoveries, cost recoveries and related reconciliations
- Monitor arrears, collections and customer account balances
- Ensure accurate financial administration of property related transactions
- Support the management of a complex property portfolio from a finance perspective
- Manage cash flow planning, treasury activities and payment approvals
- Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks
- Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory and financial reporting requirements
- Support audit processes and regulatory engagements
- Lead, mentor and support an established finance team
- Maintain operational stability throughout the transition period
- Document key finance processes and ensure effective knowledge transfer
- Support onboarding and handover to the permanent finance lead
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Salary
- R140 000 to R160 000 / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- claire@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Hi there. This is a senior contract role for a CA(SA) with solid property finance experience. Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your property sector work, especially anything related to tenant billing, utility recoveries, arrears and multi entity reporting. The recruiter, Claire Gill, will likely look for evidence that you have led a finance team and managed a complex portfolio. In your cover email, mention your availability for an immediate start and highlight any previous interim or turnaround experience. If you have worked on property management systems, name them. Keep your application professional and concise. Good luck.
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