Accountant .

A well-established property investment and asset management organisation based in Pretoria is seeking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. The business operates across a diversified portfolio of property assets and listed funds, requiring strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate within a structured, high-performance reporting environment. The role is responsible for full monthly and annual accounting functions, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and supporting group-level financial management across multiple entities and property portfolios. This position requires strong IFRS knowledge and the ability to manage complex reconciliations, reporting cycles, and audit readiness within a property-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly and annual accounting journals including depreciation, payroll, investment, lease smoothing, interest, fair value adjustments, provisions, and general journals
• Maintain asset registers including tax and accounting depreciation schedules
• Ensure all income is accurately recorded and reconciled across entities
• Prepare monthly management reports for internal stakeholders and listed funds
• Review trial balances and general ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with year-end financial close and finalisation processes

Debtors, Creditors & Reconciliations:

• Manage and reconcile intercompany debtor, creditor, and loan accounts
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding debtor balances and escalate where necessary
• Ensure supplier invoices are complete and accurately reflected in project payment schedules
• Perform deposit and supplier reconciliations and resolve variances
• Review and reconcile supplier accounts for accuracy and completeness

Tax, Compliance & Audit:

• Calculate and prepare VAT, provisional tax, and income tax returns
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with IFRS standards
• Compile annual financial statements using Caseware
• Ensure audit readiness and support external audit processes
• Update insurance records for newly acquired assets

Cash Flow & Reporting:

• Prepare cash flow forecasts for group companies and property portfolios
• Assist with monthly performance reporting and financial analysis
• Perform ad hoc reconciliations and financial investigations as required

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting degree with completed SAICA articles (non-negotiable)
• 2+ years’ commercial accounting experience outside of audit/accounting firms
• Strong Caseware experience (non-negotiable)
• Property industry experience advantageous
• MDA system experience advantageous
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced reporting environment