Property Financial Accountant EL (Degree)

E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Property Financial Accountant to oversee financials for audits and risk management within a diverse property portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, extensive experience in financial reporting, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Experience with consolidations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Manage financial statement audits and other engagements.
• Conduct detailed risk analyses for potential investments.

Skills

Budget preparation and analysis

IFRS statutory reporting

Tax experience

Extensive CaseWare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field

Additional certification (e.g., CPA)

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Are you a finance-focused expert with a strong interest in property? Do you excel in a lively, rapidly changing setting? We are searching for a Property Financial Accountant to become part of our client's expanding team and take on a vital role in overseeing financials for audits and risk management within a varied property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department
• Budget preparation and analysis
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential)
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential)
• Tax experience (essential)
• Sage ERP (advantageous)
• Additional certification (e.g., CPA)
• Experience with consolidations (advantageous)

Key Focus

• Finance Accounting:
  • Prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes
  • Budget preparation and analysis
  • Interact with external auditors during audits
  • Manage financial statement audits and other engagements
  • Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements
  • Prepare annual, interim, and monthly financial statements and management accounts
  • Organize, prepare, and review bookkeeping transactions
  • Gather and monitor financial data (e.g., sales revenues and liabilities)
  • Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
  • Conduct detailed risk analyses for potential investments
  • Perform month-end and year-end close processes
  • Perform cost estimates and prepare proposals
  • Lead projects and keep managers and team members updated
  • Complete risk assessments
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Acts and minimize business risk
• Self-Development:
  • Identify training and development needs and proactively address gaps
  • Develop and implement a personal development plan