Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager of the Property business, this is a key role player in the financial accounting and controls aspects of the business. The main responsibilities include:


The preparation of accurate and timely financial information to support monthly management accounts reporting.


Internal controls and Corporate Governance adherence


Debtors management


Forecasting and budgeting


Provides effective and efficient support to internal stakeholders


Effective use and maintenance of the ERP system.


Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for the month-end financial process for the Property operation (incorporating its division and subsidiaries), including: Processing journal entries necessary to maintain the general ledger and prepare trial balances. Daily posting of bank statements & related procedures Reconciliation of payments & intercompany reconciliations Bank reconciliations (multiple) Engaging with the relevant departments to promptly process various customer invoices, recoveries and following up on payment thereof Debtors management controls Preparing monthly reporting schedules and cost analyses. Providing explanations for material variances in actual results to budgets and forecasts. Prepared monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts (fixed assets, debtors, and creditors reconciliations) and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner. Preparing the interim and year-end financial pack support schedules in accordance with group instructions. Assist with external audits and resolving external audit queries Assists in populating and co-coordinating requirements and inputs for annual budgets, forecasts and the business planning process. Conducts a continuous review of internal controls and implements Auditors recommendations and corrective measures. Ensures that all income tax, provisional tax and vat schedules are prepared accurately and submitted within the required time. Assisting in the preparation of relevant company financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Preparing and submitting the Statistics SA, Workmen Compensation and similar returns before deadlines Ensure internal controls are monitored and adhered to at all times Assistance with ad-hoc queries and requests
Qualifications, Competencies & Experience


BCOM (Hons) or relevant qualification


At least 3-5 yrs in a similar environment


Ability to work in a pressurised and deadline-driven environment, with effective time management


Strong interpersonal, time management and good communication skills for interacting with support staff and other internal and external stakeholders


Accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail


Ability to think critically and work independently. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.


Highly organised and proactive, hard-working and self-motivated


Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislation


At least three years experience in a similar finance role


Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


SAP FI experience compulsory


Property / Land Development sector experience would be an advantage


Closing date : Monday, 27 October 2025


Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.