Senior Accountant

Altum Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality financial services firm in South Africa is looking for a newly qualified CA(SA) with over 4 years of experience to manage financial reporting and accounting tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and experience in real estate accounting. Responsibilities include financial reporting, liaising with auditors, and maintaining accurate accounting records. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial services experience of 2-4 years.
• IT literate and confident with various software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Complete accounting for the portfolio, including NAVs and financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors for routine audit queries.

Skills

Financial services experience

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Real Estate accounting

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Allvue

Yardi

NavOne

Caseware

Job description

Role summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 4 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation or from an audit background, ideally with some real estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified CA(SA), have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS102) and ad-hoc investor queries.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Maintain accurate records on Allvue/ Yardi/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns
• For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers;
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company;
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures;
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets; and
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team’s management
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate

Skills & Experience

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
• Strong financial services experience (2-4 years)
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in Real Estate accounting will be beneficial.