Management Accountant

Vulcan Recruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant to join a dynamic property development group in Cape Town, South Africa. This full-time position will necessitate ensuring accurate financial reporting and insights supporting strategic decisions. With a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in accounting or management accounting, applicants must have proficiency in Xero. Benefits include opportunities for professional growth and being part of a collaborative finance team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive finance team

Participation in career development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in accounting or management accounting, ideally in property development.
• Proficiency in Xero is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities within the group.
• Ensure month-end close procedures are completed accurately and on time.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions across multiple entities.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support financial reporting and key performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Smartsheets

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Specification: Management Accountant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based

Reports To: Head of Finance

About Our Client

Our Client is a dynamic group of companies operating primarily in property development. The Management Accountant will be a key member of the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple group entities and providing insights to support strategic decision‑making.

Role Purpose

The Management Accountant is responsible for processing financial information for the group, ensuring that month‑end procedures and processes are completed accurately, and preparing management accounts on a monthly basis. This role will provide critical financial insights to support business decisions and assist the finance team with analyses, reporting, and ad‑hoc projects as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years' experience in accounting or management accounting (ideally within property development)
• Proficiency in Xero is essential; experience with Smartsheets and QuickBooks is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities within the group
• Ensure month‑end close procedures are completed accurately and on time
• Process and reconcile financial transactions across multiple entities
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Support financial reporting, including key performance metrics for management
• Provide ad hoc analyses and assist with special finance projects as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirementsds
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit preparation
• Liaise with other departments to gather financial information and provide actionable insights

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently or collaboratively
• Basic understanding of property development accounting is a plus

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a growing property development group
• Work in a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development