Accountant

Capital Land Asset Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment firm in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial processes and reporting. This role involves analyzing variances, preparing management accounts, and assisting with financial audits. Candidates should hold a tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, possess strong English communication skills, and have experience in the property industry. The firm values attention to detail and teamwork, offering a dynamic environment that fosters growth and development.

Qualifications

• Relevant practical work experience must be evident in the candidate's CV.
• Excellent English language skills (speak, read, write) are required.
• Contactable employment references are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and analysing variances to budgets; month-end accruals.
• Ensure accuracy and reasonability of municipal bills received.
• Assist with financial statement audits as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

MS Outlook

Intermediate MS Excel

Education

Tertiary financial or accounting qualification

Tools

MDA / MRI experience

Job description

About Capital Land

Capital Land is a leading South African property investment boutique managing approximately R8.8 billion in specialised retail assets.

Company Culture

Our company culture is one of ownership, accountability, excellence, teamwork and active participation in uplifting the communities in which we operate. We are committed to upholding our corporate values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, excellence, and compassion.

Employment Type

Full time

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented finance professional to join our finance team, reporting to the Financial Reporting Accountant (CA(SA)). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment and brings practical experience in month‑end processes (e.g. finalising TBs, VAT reconciliations), management accounts, and inter‑company financial transactions. We value honesty, integrity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

If you’re self‑motivated, deadline‑driven, and eager to grow in a dynamic business, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and analysing variances to budgets; month end accruals and finalisation of TB's for month end accounts.
• Analyse utility expenses and recoveries, operating expense recoveries and post monthly recoveries.
• Initiate the prebilling process, performing checks, confirmation that all items raised are attended to and resolved, and processing of tenant adjustments as required.
• Process journal entries and adjustments as required.
• Ensure supplier contracts are valid and correctly loaded onto MDA; preparation of contract increment forms for approval.
• Sign off and review of payment packs and confirm accuracy and adherence with the procurement and payment processes.
• Ensure accuracy and reasonability of municipal bills received.
• Review monthly fluctuations and query irregularities.
• Ensure accuracy of all tenants financial information and other financial information in MDA.
• Preparing annual rates increase calculations.
• Assist with lease audits in respect of tenant billings and recoveries; assist with tenant queries.
• Assist with the arrears process by providing support to the debtors' administration.
• Reconciliation and management of balance sheet accounts for long outstanding provisions.
• Import of bank files and preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Assist with recalculation and review of leasing commission calculations; assist with turnover certificate management and billing process as required.
• Review of calculations received; calculate monthly interest charges on intercompany loans.
• Reconciliation of TB balances to investment and bank account statements; preparation of VAT reconciliations for monthly submission.
• Review of monthly creditors' reconciliations; assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Capturing manual income invoices billed to clients (linked to tenant adjustments).
• Assist with the take on of new properties in MDA.
• Assist with financial statement audits as required.
• Fulfil general administrative functions as required from time to time e.g. filing, archiving, etc.
• Follow reasonable instructions related to your function as may be required of you from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

• A tertiary financial or accounting qualification.
• CA(SA) is not required and will not be considered.
• Experience in financial functions in the Property Industry will be advantageous.
• Relevant practical work experience must be evident in the candidate's CV.
• Contactable employment references are essential.
• The candidate must have excellent English language skills (speak, read, write).
• The candidate must have attention to detail and be able to work well within a team.
• MS Outlook essential.
• The candidate must be able to manage their email well and have a good grasp of email and telephone etiquette.
• Intermediate level capability in MS Excel will be advantageous.
• Experience working on MDA / MRI will be advantageous.
• Well‑groomed, neat, flexible, reliable and organised.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 Deccember.

Application Instructions

Please send your CV and proof of qualifications to …

The shortlisting process will begin after applications close. If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful. Should you, after submission, no longer wish that your information be processed for purposes of this application, you may contact our head office and instruct us accordingly.