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Financial Manager

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Benefits: Provident fund
Reference: CPT005967/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Finance Manager â€“ DurbanvilleFinance / Compliance / StrategyFull-time | On-siteOur client is a dynamic and purpose-driven company committed to redefining sustainable urban development in the Durbanville region. Inspired by a spirit of discovery, the company is expanding its residential property portfolio, establishing and protecting conservation and heritage spaces, and shaping a more sustainable future.They are seeking a Finance Manager to provide strategic financial and compliance leadership. This is a senior role, responsible for guiding the organisationâ€™s financial strategy, risk management, and governance while mentoring a small team. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic vision and hands-on financial management capability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Reporting: Lead the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and key financial reports. Advise senior management on performance, risks, and opportunities.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow, manage banking relationships, and ensure optimal capital and liquidity management.
Audit & Statutory Oversight: Manage the annual audit process, liaise with auditors, and perform the final review and sign-off of statutory submissions (VAT, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax).
Revenue Operations Oversight: Provide high-level financial oversight across all revenue-generating streams â including properties, co-working spaces, and events â ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.
Compliance & Legal Governance: Oversee legal and compliance frameworks in collaboration with the Compliance Coordinator, ensuring all contracts, leases, and corporate documentation are accurate and compliant.
Property Finance Management: Supervise the financial administration of the property portfolio, including maintenance cost tracking, tenant billing accuracy, and deposit management.
Policy & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial, HR, and operational policies to ensure best practices and mitigate risk.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support the Finance Lead, Revenue Coordinator, and Compliance Coordinator, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Operational Support: Step in to provide hands-on support during critical periods â including payment runs, reconciliations, and financial reporting cycles.

What Youâll Bring

A relevant finance degree (CA(SA) or CIMA highly advantageous).
5â7 yearsâ experience in a senior finance management role, overseeing multi-functional teams and diverse operations.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, tax, HR, and audit regulations within the South African context.
Experience using QuickBooks and HR systems; property finance experience is critical.
Proven strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to integrate financial insight into operational and business decisions.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire a small, high-performing team.
Exceptional organisational ability, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Â Send your CV to craig@personastaff.co.za
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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job