Portfolio Accountant (CA) SA

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Chartered Accountant to manage accounting functions for a diversified property group. The ideal candidate has a CA(SA) qualification and 3–5 years of post-articles experience. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The firm offers a competitive salary that aligns with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years post-articles experience in property, investment, or multi-entity group structures.
• Proven ability to handle multiple entities and reporting obligations.
• Strong knowledge in VAT and income tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting functions for 15 separate entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for each entity.
• Oversee income tax and provisional tax computations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Group consolidations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Chartered Accountant (Property Client Portfolio – Bridgemont Group)

Position: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Location: Based at our offices in Westville

Reporting To: Partner, Accounting Firm

Client Focus: Bridgemont Property Group

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to join our accounting practice. The successful candidate will be employed by our firm but will primarily service one of our key clients, Bridgemont Property Group — a diversified property investment and management company with approximately 15 active entities.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a professional accounting environment while focusing on a complex, fast‑growing property group. Bridgemont will contribute towards the candidate’s salary, and their portfolio will be prioritised within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting functions for the Bridgemont Property Group, including 15 separate entities.
• Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts for each entity.
• Perform monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany eliminations.
• Oversee and produce group consolidated management accounts and cash flow statements.
• Prepare year‑end financial statements in accordance with IFRS and assist with the annual verification process.
• Manage all VAT calculations, submissions, and reconciliations across the group.
• Oversee income tax and provisional tax computations and submissions.
• Ensure full compliance with SARS and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Preferably be a registered tax practitioner.
• Provide financial insights, trend analysis, and recommendations to assist with property investment decisions.
• Work closely with both our accounting partners and the Bridgemont directors to ensure all financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Support system improvements, process automation, and consistency in reporting across all Bridgemont companies.

Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification (essential).
• Minimum 3–5 years post‑articles experience, ideally in property, investment, or multi‑entity group structures.
• Excellent understanding of IFRS, group consolidations, and intercompany accounting.
• Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
• Proven ability to handle multiple entities, deadlines, and reporting obligations simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Casework working papers knowledge is preferable.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and detail‑oriented.
• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Able to prioritise Bridgemont’s portfolio while collaborating with our internal team.
• Proactive and self‑managed with the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.

Remuneration

The position is full‑time, based at our offices. The successful candidate will be employed by our firm and work under our supervision, but Bridgemont will contribute towards remuneration. The salary package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.