Senior Accountant, Real Estate – Cape Town

Role summary:

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 4 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation or from an audit background, ideally with some real estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified CA(SA), have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Client reporting

• 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 Allvue/ Efront/ 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​
• Act as a mentor to junior staff under the supervision of senior staff​

Time Management

• 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.​

Financial

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and​
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times

General

• 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; and​
• 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​

Skills & Experience

• ​Newly qualified CA(SA) 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
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