Senior Accountant, Property Development & Group Finance

Blok; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant for full-function accounting across multiple entities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, supervisory oversight, and compliance with VAT. Candidates should have at least 6 years of accounting experience, ideally in property development or SPVs. This full-time position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ accounting experience.
• Experience in SPVs, property development, or audit practice advantageous.
• Ability to supervise junior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-function accounting across multiple entities.
• Manage payment processing and cash management.
• Ensure VAT compliance and prepare audit files.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Job description

A property development firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant for full-function accounting across multiple entities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, supervisory oversight, and compliance with VAT. Candidates should have at least 6 years of accounting experience, ideally in property development or SPVs. This full-time position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills.