Financial Manager - Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre at Growthpoint Properties

Key Performance Areas

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports 
• Analyse General Ledger accounts for Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre
• Prepare and process monthly journals, accruals, and projections 
• Conduct variance analysis and provide detailed commentary on financial performance 
• Analyse and reconcile balance sheet accounts 
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations 
• Compile monthly management packs and CAPEX reports 
• Monitor cash flow and oversee weekly bank reconciliations 
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments 
• Submit accurate VAT returns within required deadlines 
• Ensure adherence to all monthly finance deadlines relating to debtors, creditors, and payments

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation and management of annual operational and capital budgets 
• Monitor actual expenditure against budget and investigate variances 
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections 
• Support long-term financial planning and asset performance analysis 

Tenant & Lease Administration

• Review and ensure accurate rental statements are issued to tenants monthly in accordance with lease agreements 
• Ensure recoveries for operational costs are correctly raised 
• Manage tenant recoveries, turnover rentals, and arrears processes 
• Follow up on outstanding debtor accounts and liaise with collection attorneys where necessary 
• Ensure arrears remain within acceptable limits 
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships through professional communication and problem resolution 

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Maintain accurate financial records for audit purposes 
• Coordinate and manage annual external audits 
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and procedures 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements 
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems for tenant and supplier information 
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of financial and tenant records 

Operational & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise regularly with the General Manager regarding projections, accruals, and financial anomalies 
• Manage petty cash processes and monthly submissions 
• Liaise with owners, co-owners, suppliers, service providers, and internal departments 
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting, projects, and operational finance requirements 
• Oversee purchase order processes and contractual invoice management 
• Investigate and resolve council billing queries and contractual discrepancies 
• Support operational efficiency improvements and process optimisation initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Special projects and ad-hoc assignments as required 
• Continuous improvement of finance-related systems and procedures 
• Assisting in ensuring the timely distribution of financial information to stakeholders and co-owners 
• Supporting operational decision-making through meaningful financial insights 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Required

• BCom Accounting BCompt Accounting, or equivalent qualification 
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience within a finance department 
• Previous experience in a management role 
• Experience within retail property, commercial property, or shopping centre management will be advantageous 
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, recoveries, rental structures, and property-related accounting 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills 
• Experience working with property management or financial systems advantageous