Global GL Accountant: SPV & IFRS Expert

TMF Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the Germany Client Accounting Team. You will deliver high-quality financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS, manage SPV structures, and liaise with banks, auditors, and tax advisors.

You will reconcile data across several ERP systems, support VAT and statutory reporting, and contribute to process improvements within a cross-border accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA progression is advantageous but not mandatory.
• 2+ years in general ledger accounting, SPV accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly financial reporting and reconciliations per HGB and IFRS.
• Onboard new SPVs; review legal documents and financing agreements.
• Prepare VAT returns and statistical reports for the Bundesbank.
• Record journal entries with focus on assets, equity, accruals and loans.
• Reconcile data across DATEV, SAP, Yardi, and other systems.
• Oversee payments managed by AP team and follow up as needed.
• Assist with ad-hoc client reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

MS Excel

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Yardi

DATEV

Job description

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the Germany Client Accounting Team. You will deliver high-quality financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS, manage SPV structures, and liaise with banks, auditors, and tax advisors.

You will reconcile data across several ERP systems, support VAT and statutory reporting, and contribute to process improvements within a cross-border accounting environment.