Property Portfolio Accountant — IFRS & Ledger Expert

The Focus Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Accountant to maintain accurate general ledgers, reconcile accounts, prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, and support property managers with finance-related issues as part of a busy portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom Honours or accounting degree, SAICA articles, 3–5 years’ accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently with keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Matric is a mandatory requirement.
• Requires a BCom Honours or an accounting degree.
• SAICA Articles with 2 years post-articles experience is preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete general ledgers.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and clear reconciling items.
• Review bank reconciliations monthly and ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile and confirm intercompany loan accounts.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly journals and pro rata allocations.
• Prepare monthly financial packs and IFRS-compliant statements.
• Assist property managers with finance-related issues.

Skills

Communication

Innovative thinking

Dynamic

Professional interaction

Decision-making

Time management

Professional attitude

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

BCom Honours or accounting degree

SAICA Articles

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Focus Group in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Accountant to maintain accurate general ledgers, reconcile accounts, prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, and support property managers with finance-related issues as part of a busy portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom Honours or accounting degree, SAICA articles, 3–5 years’ accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently with keen attention to detail.