Accountant

Accountant | Student Accommodation | SAICA Articles | MDA/MRI Property Central | Pretoria

Advance Your Career with a Leading Student Accommodation Property Company

Are you a qualified Accountant with completed SAICA Articles and experience in Property Accounting, Commercial Property or Student Accommodation?

A leading Student Accommodation Property Company is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join its Finance team based in Pretoria.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced property environment and has strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, property accounting and statutory compliance.

If you are looking to build your career within one of South Africa's growing property sectors, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounting function across a portfolio of student accommodation properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and financial controls.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, Asset Managers and Property Management team, you will prepare monthly management accounts, perform reconciliations, manage fixed assets, assist with budgeting and ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation and company policies.

Experience within Property Management, Student Accommodation or Commercial Property will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

Prepare monthly management accounts

Perform month-end and year-end accounting processes

Process and review journals

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

Reconcile general ledger accounts

Analyse financial results and investigate variances

Maintain the fixed asset register

Property Accounting

Prepare property income and expenditure reports

Reconcile rental income and tenant accounts

Monitor operating expenses

Process accruals and prepayments

Assist with utility recoveries

Support property financial reporting

Work closely with Property and Asset Managers

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist with annual budgets

Prepare financial forecasts

Analyse budget variances

Monitor expenditure

Support CAPEX and OPEX reporting

Provide financial insights to management

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Assist with board reporting

Prepare management reports...