Group Property Accountant

• An established and growing construction and property development group is seeking a technically strong Group Accountant to join its finance team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) or recently qualified Chartered Accountant to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidations and accounting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the accounting function across multiple group entities.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop and manage the group consolidation process.
• Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations and consolidation journals.
• Oversee statutory reporting, annual financial statements and audit requirements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
• Work closely with the CFO and finance teams across the group.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification or recently qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and consolidation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros.
• Experience working with multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Construction, engineering or property development experience will be advantageous.
• Experience with BuildSmart (property and construction management system) a must. 
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.