Accountant

Focus Kamoso (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property portfolio company in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Accountant to join its finance team. The role involves executing financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a BCom degree in accounting, completed Articles at an Audit Firm, and strong IFRS knowledge. Experience in property accounting is advantageous. This is a full-time office-based position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting (budgeting, forecasting, monthly accounts).
• Experience in property and investment accounting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Compile complete budgets in consultation with various departments.
• Process journal entries and compile monthly management packs.
• Draft and review financial statements for year-end and audit preparation.
• Respond to SARS queries and prepare monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Strong understanding of IFRS and IFRS for SMMEs

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Basic knowledge of MDA

Education

BCom Financial degree with a major in accounting

Completed Articles at an Audit or Accounting Firm

Tools

Draftworx

Caseware

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