Group Accountant

2 weeks ago

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time R450 000 - R750 000 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong, driven and commercially curious Group Accountant to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial property investment and development group listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange. This role is ideal for a newly qualified CA(SA) (or 1–2 years PQE) or a CIMA professional with strong consolidations exposure, who wants meaningful operational involvement, broad business exposure and a clear growth path towards future growth.

About the Company:

They are a dynamic, hands-on property group with a portfolio, expected to almost double within the next 2–3 years due to major development projects in the pipeline.

The business operates in a
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elaxed, entrepreneurial environment, yet maintains the technical demands and discipline of a listed company. The successful candidate will work closely with a small, experienced leadership team and gain significant exposure across operations, strategy, modelling, financial reporting and project accounting.

What you will be doing:

Financial Management & Technical Accounting

  • Review monthly management accounts for all entities in the group
  • Manage, mentor and support the in-house accountant
  • Provide technical IFRS support to the business
  • Review VAT reconciliations and submit VAT201s for multiple entities
  • Review income tax calculations (incl. deferred tax) and submit all provisional and annual tax returns
  • Handle SARS and VAT audits

Group Accounting, Consolidations & External Reporting

  • Prepare interim and year-end consolidations in Excel across multiple entities
  • Prepare interim and year-end IFRS financial statements
  • Manage year-end audit files and cash-flow workings
  • Liaise directly with external auditors and manage audit timelines

Operational Finance & Property Industry Exposure

  • Project accounting and budget management for new building developments
  • Review monthly tenant recoveries and rentals
  • Analyse electricity and solar recoveries
  • Review annual valuation packs for valuators and debt providers
  • Oversee treasury management and cash-flow forecasting

Compliance, Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Ensure company secretarial compliance
  • Manage insurance policies across the property portfolio
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, and executives
  • Support CFO and CEO with information requests and ad hoc analysis

Who We're Looking For:

  • CA(SA) – newly qualified or up to 2 years PQE
    OR
  • CIMA with proven consolidations + strong IFRS competence
  • Exposure to consolidations (advantage: property audit clients)
  • Solid grasp of IFRS and listed-company reporting cycles
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines during audit and interim periods
  • Comfortable operating in a small, hands-on team
  • Proactive and takes initiative
  • Curious, eager to learn, passionate about property
  • Easy-going and adaptable, yet highly accountable
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment

Why This Role is Exceptional

  • Potential succession path within ±5 years
  • Broad exposure across technical accounting, operations, modelling, and strategy
  • Opportunity to work directly with the executive team
  • Blend of listed-company complexity with entrepreneurial culture
  • Significant growth happening in the business and portfolio
  • A role that genuinely stretches and develops a young finance professional
  • Somerset West (on-site)
  • Entrepreneurial, open-plan environment
  • Flexible when needed

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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