Accountant

SUMMARY:

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.

POSITION INFO:

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
• Support external reporting requirements
• Analyse financial performance
• Ensure reporting accuracy

Compliance & Audit

• Assist with external audits
• Prepare audit schedules
• Ensure IFRS compliance
• Assist with tax submissions
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls
• Maintain accurate accounting records

Cash Flow & Reconciliations

• Bank reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Cash flow monitoring
• General ledger reconciliations
• Accounts reconciliations

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work on MDA / MRI Property Central
• Improve accounting processes
• Assist with financial system enhancements
• Ensure data integrity
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting Degree
• Completed SAICA Articles (Essential)
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-articles accounting experience
• Experience within Property Management, Commercial Property or Student Accommodation preferred
• Experience with MDA / MRI Property Central (Highly Advantageous)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Highly Advantageous

• Student Accommodation
• Property Management
• Commercial Property
• Property Accounting
• Asset Management
• MDA Property Management System
• MRI Property Central
• IFRS
• SAICA
• CaseWare
• SAP
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit
• Tax
• Fixed Assets
• Cash Flow Management
• Management Accounts
• Financial Analysis

Key Skills

• Accountant
• Property Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• SAICA Articles
• Property Management
• Student Accommodation
• Commercial Property
• MDA
• MRI Property Central
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Bank Reconciliations
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow
• IFRS
• Fixed Assets
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Advanced Excel
• Month-End Reporting
• Year-End Reporting

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Company.
• Work with a growing national student accommodation portfolio.
• Gain exposure to property accounting and asset management.
• Work in a collaborative finance team.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to leading property management systems and best practices.

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Accountant, Property Accountant, Financial Accountant or Management Accountant with completed SAICA Articles and a passion for the property sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise in Property Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, MDA/MRI Property Central and Commercial Property Finance to an organisation that is shaping the future of student accommodation in South Africa.