Senior Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and property management company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant. This role will involve leadership in statutory and management accounting, ensuring tax compliance, and contributing to financial strategies across multiple entities. Qualified CA(SA) professionals with strong communication and reporting skills are invited to apply for this influential position.

Benefits

Exposure to financial control and investment finance

Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership

Collaborative and stable work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with 3-5 years’ post-articles experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong experience in statutory and group management reporting.
• Ability to lead or mentor a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the statutory and management accounting functions for multiple entities.
• Ensuring tax compliance across the Group (VAT, Income Tax, etc.).
• Preparing financial inputs for high-level board and AGM presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Bring your financial expertise to a high-impact role with strategic visibility.

A well-established investment and property management company is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their northern suburbs based team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) who enjoys variety, leadership, and adding value across multiple entities.

What’s the role all about?

You’ll be a key player in the finance function — overseeing statutory and management accounting, ensuring tax compliance, and contributing to investment decisions. From AGM preparation to engaging with external service providers, this role offers broad exposure and the chance to influence strategic outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the statutory and management accounting functions for multiple entities
• Ensuring tax compliance across the Group (VAT, Income Tax, etc.)
• Contributing financial insights for new property investments
• Managing treasury, insurance, company secretarial duties, and payroll provider liaison
• Preparing financial inputs for high-level board and AGM presentations

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified CA(SA) with 3-5 years’ post-articles experience in a commercial environment
• Strong experience in both statutory and group management reporting
• Proven ability to lead or mentor a small finance team
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present to executives
• Proficiency in systems and strong reporting skills

What’s in it for you?

• Exposure to financial control, commercial and investment finance
• The chance to work closely with executive leadership
• A collaborative, stable work environment with room to grow
• A varied and strategic role, not just a back-office number cruncher

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now and let’s explore your fit for this influential finance role.

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