Accountant

About the position

Build your career in a fast-paced property finance environment.

An exciting opportunity is available for an Accountant to join a dynamic property business based in Johannesburg North. This role is ideal for a driven and confident finance professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is eager to build strong expertise within property and retail accounting.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting within a structured and fast-moving property management environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting or similar degree (required)
• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Property accounting experience preferred
• Retail property industry exposure highly advantageous
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation ability
• Confident, proactive, and able to perform under pressure

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and General Ledger

• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform reconciliations
• Prepare trial balances, income statements, and balance sheets

Reconciliations and Transaction Processing

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Reconcile debtor, creditor, and loan accounts
• Process journals and daily financial transactions

Compliance, Audit and Cash Flow

• Prepare and submit VAT and statutory returns
• Assist with cash flow management
• Participate in audit processes and prepare supporting documentation

Core Focus of the Role:

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting
• Perform regular reconciliations across all key accounts
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures

Added Value Expectations:

• Improve efficiency of accounting processes
• Strengthen relationships with landlords and stakeholders
• Provide meaningful financial insights and reporting commentary
• Support audit readiness and ongoing compliance improvements

Key Success Factors:

• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• Previous exposure to property accounting environments
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Strong exposure to property and retail accounting
• Opportunity to build solid technical accounting experience
• Work closely with internal teams and landlord stakeholders
• Stable, structured corporate property environment
• Fast-paced team culture focused on accuracy and performance

This is an office-based role within a high-performance finance team that values accountability, precision, and collaboration.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant looking to grow within the property sector, we would love to hear from you.
For more exciting finance opportunities, visit:
www.networkfinance.co.za

Specialist Recruitment Areas:

• Finance and Accounting professionals
• SAICA and SAIPA candidates
• Commercial and operational finance roles
• Permanent and contract finance positions

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained for future suitable opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Nonhlakanipho Sibiya
Recruitment Specialist
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For more information please contact:
Nonhlakanipho Sibiya

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Desired Skills:

• SAICA
• SAIPA
• Financial accountant