Accountant (TrueProp)

Recruiter:

Profile Personnel

Job Ref:

3909095032

Date posted:

Monday, March 23, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic property portfolio environment. This role will work closely with the Financial Manager and will be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and reviewing the work of junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly management accounts
Review salary, prepaid, and receipting reconciliations
Perform monthly reconciliations between accounting systems (e.g. Sitelink and MRI)
Review VAT201 submissions and year-to-date reconciliations
Maintain and update cash flow forecasts
Prepare Budget vs Actual reports
Prepare and review adjustment accounts for property acquisitions and disposals
Process acquisition and disposal journals, including capital gains tax calculations
Assist with onboarding and offboarding of properties on MRI
Support tax planning initiatives
Prepare annual financial statements and assist with audit queries

Portfolio Exposure

The role will support a diverse property portfolio, including:

Student accommodation
Storage facilities
Office spaces
Retail properties
Industrial properties

Core Competencies & Skills

Strong analytical ability with attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with complex reconciliations
High level of accuracy in financial reporting and tax submissions
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Effective prioritisation and time management
Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment
Willingness to learn new systems and processes

Requirements

Relevant accounting qualification
Proven experience in a similar accounting role (property experience advantageous)
Experience with accounting systems such as MRI (advantageous)
Strong Excel skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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