Financial Accountant

Profile Personnel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in Stellenbosch is seeking an ambitious Accountant to join their expanding property investment team. You will report directly to the Financial Manager and gain exposure to financial reporting, taxation, audits, and broader financial operations in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

The role requires a practical, accuracy-driven Finance professional who thrives under pressure and is eager to develop within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a small audit/accounting practice, or similar environment, would be advantageous.
• SAIPA/SAICA registration is not required but would be beneficial.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Prepare and/or review monthly management packs.
• Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage and assist with the preparation of audit files.
• Attend to and manage auditor queries where applicable.
• Prepare and review tax computations, including provisional tax payments and dividend payouts.
• Prepare tax returns on GreatSoft.
• Assist with VAT verifications, income tax verifications and other SARS-related queries.
• Prepare financial reporting for shareholders.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and support various finance-related projects.
• Assist with documenting and improving business processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Work ethic

Ownership

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a driven, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced environment? An expanding property investment company is looking for an ambitious and compliance-focused Accountant to join their growing team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this role offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, taxation, audits and broader financial operations within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Prepare and/or review monthly management packs.
• Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage and assist with the preparation of audit files.
• Attend to and manage auditor queries where applicable.
• Prepare and review tax computations, including provisional tax payments and dividend payouts.
• Prepare tax returns on GreatSoft.
• Assist with VAT verifications, income tax verifications and other SARS-related queries.
• Prepare financial reporting for shareholders.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and support various finance-related projects.
• Assist with documenting and improving business processes.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a small audit/accounting practice, or similar environment, would be advantageous.
• SAIPA/SAICA registration is not required but would be beneficial.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation and financial reporting.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Deadline-driven and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and professional approach.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and develop within a growing organisation.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.