SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong, driven and commercially curious Group A
POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong, driven and commercially curious Group Accountant to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial property investment and development group listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified CA(SA) (or 1-2 years PQE) or a CIMA professional with strong consolidations exposure, who wants meaningful operational involvement, broad business exposure and a clear growth path towards future growth.
About the Company:
They are a dynamic, hands-on property group with a portfolio, expected to almost double within the next 2-3 years due to major development projects in the pipeline.
The business operates in a relaxed, entrepreneurial environment, yet maintains the technical demands and discipline of a listed company. The successful candidate will work closely with a small, experienced leadership team and gain significant exposure across operations, strategy, modelling, financial reporting and project accounting.
What you will be doing:
Financial Management & Technical Accounting
- Review monthly management accounts for all entities in the group
- Manage, mentor and support the in-house accountant
- Provide technical IFRS support to the business
- Review VAT reconciliations and submit VAT201s for 11 entities
- Review income tax calculations (incl. deferred tax) and submit all provisional and annual tax returns
- Handle SARS and VAT audits
Group Accounting, Consolidations & External Reporting
- Prepare interim and year-end consolidations in Excel across 12 entities (subsidiaries, associates, JVs)
- Prepare interim and year-end IFRS financial statements
- Manage year-end audit files and cash-flow workings
- Liaise directly with external auditors and manage audit timelines
Operational Finance & Property Industry Exposure
- Project accounting and budget management for new building developments
- Review monthly tenant recoveries and rentals (16 tenants)
- Analyse electricity and solar recoveries
- Review annual valuation packs for valuators and debt providers
- Oversee treasury management and cash-flow forecasting
Compliance, Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensure company secretarial compliance
- Manage insurance policies across the property portfolio
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, and executives
- Support CFO and CEO with information requests and ad hoc analysis
Who We're Looking For:
Qualifications
- CA(SA) - newly qualified or up to 2 years PQE OR
- CIMA with proven consolidations + strong IFRS competence
Experience & Skills
- Exposure to consolidations (advantage: property audit clients)
- Solid grasp of IFRS and listed-company reporting cycles
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines during audit and interim periods
- Comfortable operating in a small, hands-on team
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and takes initiative
- Curious, eager to learn, passionate about property
- Easy-going and adaptable, yet highly accountable
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
Why This Role is Exceptional
- Potential succession path within ±5 years
- Broad exposure across technical accounting, operations, modelling, and strategy
- Opportunity to work directly with the executive team
- Blend of listed-company complexity with entrepreneurial culture
- Significant growth happening in the business and portfolio
- A role that genuinely stretches and develops a young finance professional
Location & Working Model
- Somerset West (on-site)
- Entrepreneurial, open-plan environment
- Flexible when needed
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
