Accountant

Altum; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced accountant to join their Real Estate team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have significant financial services experience and a professional qualification. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing accounting tasks, and supporting junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification.
• More than 2 years' experience in a directly related position or audit background.
• Strong academic background essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio.
• Liaise with auditors to complete routine audit queries.
• Assist in the induction and training of junior staff.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks under supervision.

Skills

SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification

Strong financial services experience

IT literate

Excellent attention to detail

Previous Real Estate accounting experience

Tools

Yardi

NavOne

Caseware

Excel

Job description

Role summary

We are seeking an accountant to join our Real Estate team in our Cape Town office. 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.