Accountant (TrueProp)

Profile Personnel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting for a diverse property portfolio in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, performing reconciliations, and supporting with audits. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant accounting qualification, have strong Excel skills, and preferably experience with MRI accounting systems. This role requires strong analytical abilities and excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in property.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with accounting systems like MRI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between accounting systems.
• Prepare annual financial statements and assist with audits.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Accuracy in financial reporting

Organisational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

MRI

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join a dynamic property portfolio environment. This role will work closely with the Financial Manager and will be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and reviewing the work of junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Review salary, prepaid, and receipting reconciliations
• Perform monthly reconciliations between accounting systems (e.g. Sitelink and MRI)
• Review VAT201 submissions and year-to-date reconciliations
• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts
• Prepare Budget vs Actual reports
• Prepare and review adjustment accounts for property acquisitions and disposals
• Process acquisition and disposal journals, including capital gains tax calculations
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding of properties on MRI
• Support tax planning initiatives
• Prepare annual financial statements and assist with audit queries

Portfolio Exposure

The role will support a diverse property portfolio, including:

• Student accommodation
• Storage facilities
• Office spaces
• Retail properties
• Industrial properties

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with complex reconciliations
• High level of accuracy in financial reporting and tax submissions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Effective prioritisation and time management
• Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role (property experience advantageous)
• Experience with accounting systems such as MRI (advantageous)
• Strong Excel skills