Accountant

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000295/SB

Date posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

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.

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