NQ SAIPA ACCOUNTANT - R 40k pm - STELLENBOSCH, CPT
(just finished SAIPA articles is fine dont need the PA(SA) designation)
Cape Town | Property Investment Sector
Ready to take your accounting career beyond compliance and into the commercial world of property investment?
We are seeking a driven, recently qualified SAIPA Accountant to join a high-growth property investment business with a substantial and expanding portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to work closely with experienced finance leaders in a fast-paced environment.
You'll become an integral part of a dynamic finance team, gaining exposure to multiple entities, complex financial reporting, forecasting, tax, compliance, and business partnering within a thriving portfolio environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function across multiple entities within a growing portfolio
- Consolidate and integrate financial information from various business systems into the accounting platform
- Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver meaningful financial insights to support decision-making
- Analyse actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
- Prepare VAT calculations, reconciliations and assist with SARS-related queries and submissions
- Build and maintain cash flow forecasts to support business planning and funding requirements
- Assist with tax computations and year-end tax processes
- Prepare annual audit files and liaise with external auditors
- Compile and review Annual Financial Statements
- Contribute to process improvements, reporting efficiencies and financial control initiatives
Requirements
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has recently completed SAIPA Articles
- Holds a Finance, Accounting or related degree
- Is eager to accelerate their career in a commercial (private sector) finance environment
- Thrives in a fast-moving, deadline-driven business
- Has strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Takes ownership and accountability for their work
- Enjoys working with numbers but also understands the story behind them
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Communicates confidently and works well within a collaborative team
Benefits
What's On Offer
- Exposure to a sophisticated and growing property investment environment
- Broad financial responsibilities that go far beyond traditional accounting
- Mentorship from experienced Chartered Accountant and dynamic CFO
- Significant opportunity for professional development and career growth
- A collaborative, high-performance culture where initiative is recognised and rewarded