Accountant

Accountant – Student Portfolio

Location: Stellenbosch
Employment Type: Permanent

About the role:

An established and growing property investment organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join its Student Portfolio finance team. This role is suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across multiple entities, and has strong financial reporting and analytical skills.

What our client is looking for:

The successful candidate will be a finance professional who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment, can take ownership of their portfolio, and demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting and financial processing activities across multiple entities within the student accommodation portfolio.
• Import, reconcile, and maintain financial information from various systems within the accounting platform.
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules.
• Analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and explaining variances.
• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations and assist with responding to tax authority queries.
• Compile annual audit files and provide support during audit processes.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and monitor cash flow performance.
• Prepare tax computations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Accounting qualification; Accounting Degree advantageous.
• 2–3 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Experience within the property, real estate, or related industry will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of MDA or similar property management/accounting software advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and entities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.