Accountant, Real Estate – South Africa

Role summary.

​We are seeking an accountant to join our Real Estate team in our Cape Town office. This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organization or from an audit background, ideally with some Real Estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organization as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS102) and ad-hoc investor queries.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries.
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Maintain accurate records on Yardi/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting.
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.
• For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary.
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior.
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company.
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team’s management.
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate.

Expected skills / experience.

• SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial services experience (2-4 years).
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous Real Estate accounting experience will be beneficial.