Job Description

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 relaxed, 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 11 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 12 entities (subsidiaries, associates, JVs)
• 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 (16 tenants)
• 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:
Qualifications

• CA(SA) - newly qualified or up to 2 years PQE OR
• CIMA with proven consolidations + strong IFRS competence

Experience & Skills

• 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

Personal Attributes

• 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

Skills Required