Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accountant to join a professional team, supporting the financial management of property development companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, tax compliance and budgeting, while assisting the Financial Manager with various financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping up to trial balance, including cost tracking and allocations for property development companies.
• Prepare sales reports and monthly management packs.
• Process supplier invoices, perform reconciliations and manage payments.
• Administer municipal accounts, resolve queries and perform meter reconciliations.
• Compile and submit VAT and dividends tax returns, including attending to SARS queries.
• Prepare annual audit packs and assist with audit requirements.
• Review payment packs and monitor company tax liabilities.
• Assist with reviewing management packs and preparing financial reports.
• Prepare budgets and monitor actual performance against budget.

Requirements

• BCom degree, with Accounting as a subject being advantageous.
• 2 - 3 years' relevant experience.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with MDA Property Manager (now known as MRI Property Central) would be advantageous.
• Ability to learn new accounting systems and software quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to participate in management account meetings, including those involving external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, open-plan office environment.