German GAAP GL Accountant for SPV & Real Estate

TMF Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

International exposure

Job summary

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team, delivering high-quality financial reporting under HGB and IFRS for Capital Markets, Private Equity and Real Estate.

You will manage SPV structures, ensure deadlines, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while supporting process improvements and cross-border accounting life cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA study is advantageous but not mandatory for candidates with strong experience.
• 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, SPV accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly financial reporting and reconciliations in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS.
• Support onboarding of new SPVs and review of legal documents such as SPA, intercompany service agreements and external loan agreements.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly VAT returns and Bundesbank reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries per HGB and IFRS focusing on assets, equity, accruals and provisions.
• Manage and reconcile data across DATEV, SAP, Yardi, and other systems.
• Oversee AP payments and follow up as needed.
• Produce and review ad-hoc client reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation with TMF Germany Accounting & Tax Team.
• Collaborate with banks, auditors, lawyers, and tax advisors.

Skills

English fluency

German language learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

DATEV

Yardi

Job description

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team, delivering high-quality financial reporting under HGB and IFRS for Capital Markets, Private Equity and Real Estate.

You will manage SPV structures, ensure deadlines, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while supporting process improvements and cross-border accounting life cycles.