Financial Manager - Portfolios (Sandton) at Secondments

Job Advert Summary    

Plans and directs accounting activities within the company client Portfolio Finance department by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors. 
Oversight and management of the portfolio finance team.

Minimum Requirements    

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION

Reporting

• Strong business communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyse information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports
• Ability to design and present informational programs and presentations, based on assessed needs
• Achievement orientation
• The ability to identify opportunities to earn fees while adding value to the client
• The ability to set income budgets and develop strategies meeting these
• Computer skills
• Proficient in the full MS Office suite
• General
• Ability to prepare a budget and manage invoicing

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POSITION – HUMAN CAPITAL

• Transparent honesty.
• Reliability.
• Positive Attitude and highly motivated
• Assertive and effective communication.
• Creative approach
• Ability to work with limited resources
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to create a professional office environment
• Organization and planning skills.
• Clear understanding of diversity of the workplace

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as a financial manager or a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience as an accountant.
• Audit experience will be an added advantage
• Detailed understanding of the IFRS and Income tax Act is mandatory

Duties and Responsibilities    

KPA KPI

General

• Responsible for the financial management of the portfolios under management including:
• Overseeing the financial management of property portfolio accounting for all regions, ensuring that the various regions are provided with the appropriate guidance where necessary.
• Rolling out head office controls and processes to the regions where applicable
• Overseeing the treasury and investment function for the relevant portfolios under management
• Working closely with clients, to ensure that the needs and expectations of the clients are being addressed and identifying areas for improvement
• Overseeing and coordination of the internal and external auditors, ensuring all necessary deliverables are provided
• Completion of various Cognos packs for MMI group reporting purposes (Quarterly)
• Preparation and submission of Group reporting requirements within the required deadlines.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for client portfolios where required.