Pretoria: Accountant posted by The Focus Group

Location: Pretoria
Job Type: Full-time | Office-based

A dynamic and well-established property portfolio is seeking a skilled Accountant to join its Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where precision, collaboration, and strategic thinking are key.

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for executing a wide range of financial functions including:

• Reviewing financial information
• Performing accounting tasks
• Preparing budgets
• Attending portfolio management meetings
• Supporting the Finance Manager with various financial operations

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Financial degree with a major in accounting (required)
• Completed Articles at an Audit or Accounting Firm (SAICA or SAIPA required)
• Proven experience in:
  • Management accounting (budgeting, forecasting, monthly accounts)
  • Property and investment accounting (advantageous)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of IFRS and IFRS for SMMEs
• Proficiency in:
  • Budgeting, forecasting, accruals, prepayments
  • Drafting financial statements (Draftworx/Caseware preferred)
  • Company tax, provisional tax, VAT (advantageous)
• MS Office:
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Outlook and Teams (Basic)
• Basic knowledge of MDA (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Compile complete budgets in consultation with Leasing, Repairs and Maintenance, and other departments
• Analyze and format budgets for upload and review
• Update monthly budget forecasts

Accounting & Reporting

• Process journal entries and compile monthly management packs
• Perform month and year-end procedures (accruals, depreciation, provisions)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare VAT apportionment journals
• Present stakeholder packs and attend portfolio meetings

Year-End & Audit Preparation

• Draft and review financial statements
• Assist with property valuations and tax calculations
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries

Tax & VAT Compliance

• Complete and submit provisional and final tax returns
• Respond to SARS queries
• Prepare and review monthly VAT returns

Team Collaboration

• Provide ad hoc financial support to internal stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High impulse control and stress tolerance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy, independence, and assertiveness
• Confidence in social and professional settings
• Ability to multitask, lead, and train
• Persistence, attention to detail, and rule-following

Working Conditions

• Office-based role
• Limited travel may be required