Accountant

Altum; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial reporting, oversee audits, and support junior staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of related experience and a professional accounting qualification. Knowledge of Real Estate accounting is beneficial. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team and maintain high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have more than 2 years' experience in a related position.
• Ideal candidates will be professional accountants with a recognized qualification.
• Strong academic background and numeracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports according to deadlines.
• Manage all accounting aspects for the portfolio.
• Liaise with auditors for routine audit queries.
• Maintain accurate records on accounting software.
• Assist in training junior staff.

Skills

SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification

Strong financial services experience (2-4 years)

IT literate and confident with software

Excellent attention to detail

Previous Real Estate accounting experience

Job description

Role summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years' experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organization or from an audit background, ideally with some Real Estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organization as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS102) and ad-hoc investor queries.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries.
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Maintain accurate records on Yardi/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting.
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.
• For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary.
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior.
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company.
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team's management.
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial services experience (2-4 years).
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous Real Estate accounting experience will be beneficial.