Accountant

The Focus Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property management company in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Accountant to join its finance team. The role involves reviewing financial information, preparing budgets, and ensuring tax compliance. Essential qualifications include a BCom Financial degree and completion of Articles at an Audit or Accounting Firm. This full-time office-based position requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and understanding IFRS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with property and investment accounting is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare financial information and budgets.
• Perform month-end procedures and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and VAT compliance.

Skills

Strong understanding of IFRS and IFRS for SMMEs

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical thinking

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

BCom Financial degree with a major in accounting

Completed Articles at an Audit or Accounting Firm (SAICA or SAIPA)

Tools

Draftworx

Caseware

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Pretoria
Job Type: Full-time | Office-based

A dynamic and well-established property portfolio is seeking a skilled Accountant to join its Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where precision, collaboration, and strategic thinking are key.

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for executing a wide range of financial functions including:

• Reviewing financial information
• Performing accounting tasks
• Preparing budgets
• Attending portfolio management meetings
• Supporting the Finance Manager with various financial operations

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Financial degree with a major in accounting (required)
• Completed Articles at an Audit or Accounting Firm (SAICA or SAIPA – required)
• Proven experience in:
  • Management accounting (budgeting, forecasting, monthly accounts)
  • Property and investment accounting (advantageous)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of IFRS and IFRS for SMMEs
• Proficiency in:
  • Budgeting, forecasting, accruals, prepayments
  • Drafting financial statements (Draftworx/Caseware preferred)
  • Company tax, provisional tax, VAT (advantageous)
• MS Office:
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Outlook and Teams (Basic)
• Basic knowledge of MDA (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Compile complete budgets in consultation with Leasing, Repairs and Maintenance, and other departments
• Analyze and format budgets for upload and review
• Update monthly budget forecasts

Accounting & Reporting

• Process journal entries and compile monthly management packs
• Perform month and year-end procedures (accruals, depreciation, provisions)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare VAT apportionment journals
• Present stakeholder packs and attend portfolio meetings

Year-End & Audit Preparation

• Draft and review financial statements
• Assist with property valuations and tax calculations
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries

Tax & VAT Compliance

• Complete and submit provisional and final tax returns
• Respond to SARS queries
• Prepare and review monthly VAT returns

Team Collaboration

• Provide ad hoc financial support to internal stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High impulse control and stress tolerance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, independence, and assertiveness
• Confidence in social and professional settings
• Ability to multitask, lead, and train
• Persistence, attention to detail, and rule-following

Working Conditions

• Office-based role
• Limited travel may be required