13/10/2026
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Job Purpose
We are seeking a hands-on and technically strong Accountant to oversee the accounting function across our construction and property businesses.The successful candidate will supervise bookkeeping functions, manage project and property accounting, prepare management accounts, monitor cash flow and ensure statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
Supervise and review bookkeepers.
Review reconciliations, invoices, payments and accounting entries.
Ensure correct company, project and cost-code allocations.
Maintain accurate financial records and monthly cut-offs.
Construction Accounting
Project income and cost accounting.
WIP and revenue recognition.Accruals, retentions, advance payments and over/under-billing.
Project profitability and cost-to-complete.
Work with QS/Commercial teams to align project valuations and accounting.
Property Accounting
Property development and land costs.
Capitalised development expenditure.
Investment properties and rental properties.
Rental income, deposits, municipal costs and levies.
Loans, bonds, interest and fixed assets.
VAT treatment and profitability per development/property.
Group amp; Intercompany Accounting
Intercompany and director/shareholder loan accounts.
Related-party transactions.
Management fees and plant hire.
Monthly intercompany reconciliations and group reporting.
Management Accounts amp; Cash Flow
Prepare monthly management accounts covering:
Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
Debtors and Creditors
WIP and project profitability
Property performance
Intercompany balances and loans
VAT/SARS position
Actual vs Budget and Forecasts
Maintain a 13-week rolling cash-flow forecast and highlight financial risks and variances to management.
SARS, Compliance amp; Audit
VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, provisional and income tax.
CIPC and other statutory requirements.
Prepare audit files, reconciliations, schedules and year-end journals.
Ensure records are audit ready.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Accounting qualification.
Up to 5 years’ relevant experience.
Experience in the construction and/or property industry.
Strong project, property and management accounting knowledge.
Good understanding of VAT and SARS requirements.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
Ability to supervise bookkeeping functions.
Experience with Pastel, Sage VIP, BuildSmart systems
Key Competencies
Analytical and detail oriented.
Strong financial reporting ability.
Commercially minded.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy, integrity and accountability.
To Apply, send your CV, Qualifications and latest payslip to [email protected]