Financial Manager (Expenses) - Property

*Reference: JHB002282-RC-1* Expense accounting and payment of Creditors. To ensure that finance is seen as a value-adding business partner by improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance. Providing analysis and insights that link to business strategies. Maintaining commercial acumen to ensure that key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers both within the Company and within the client organization. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum BCom (Accounting) degree. Other academic qualifications will be advantageous (SAIPA, CIMA, CA(SA) etc) * SAP knowledge will be advantageous. Knowledge of telecoms industry advantage DUTIES: * Proactive management and delivery of accounting services to the client including the full suite of services for expense accounting and payment of creditors. Oversee client finance account reporting in line with the agreed reporting pack. Analyse and interpret expenses for variances. * Act as key contact for the client for expense accounting * Collaboration with the corporate accounting, property and utilities teams – where required - as well as lease and transaction management to deliver a seamless and cohesive client approach * Managing and advising on ad hoc client finance projects * Active involvement in, including both leadership and support of projects and initiatives to drive improvement in team performance, efficiency, and productivity. Expense/Payables Management: * Reporting of results to client, management of expenses, balance sheet control including maintenance of GL account, handling of queries relating to financial reporting, maintenance of recurring expenses and payments, management of cash flow * Analyse and interpret expenses for variances * Preparation of expense files for submission to client Budgeting & Forecasting: * Compilation of expense budget, budget management, handling of queries, analysis and evaluation of deviations Funding and payments: * Ensure monthly funding files are compiled, reviewed, and sent for approval. Handle payments and queries on creditor accounts together with Payables team Payables/Creditors Management: * Pro-active management of creditor accounts and management of cash flow * Monitor creditor accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities * Interact with leasing team and creditors (to resolve payment discrepancies) * Communicate, investigate and resolve queries via phone, email and/or meetings to be initiated * Liaise with stakeholders regarding data and required information on key accounts * Strengthen and grow relationships with creditors and staff by communicating regularly regarding account information including payments, alignment and account updates Audit: * Handling of queries on audit report, preparation of audit packs. Assistance with preparation of budgets, forecast as w