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Chartered Accountant
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 03 June 2025 - Closing Date 02 July 2025

Job Details

Job Description

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a qualified and driven Chartered Accountant (CA) to join the dynamic finance team of our client—an industry-leading property development and professional services firm in South Africa. With an extensive portfolio of high-profile developments and a legacy of innovation, this opportunity is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in the real estate sector.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Compliance

    • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS.

    • Ensure full statutory compliance with SARS, CIPC, and other regulatory bodies.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting

    • Manage budgeting processes across multiple development projects.

    • Monitor actual performance vs. budgets and provide variance analysis and commentary.

  • Cash Flow & Treasury Management

    • Oversee daily cash flow requirements and long-term funding strategies.

    • Liaise with financial institutions regarding development finance and loan agreements.

  • Project & Cost Accounting

    • Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to track development costs and profitability.

    • Ensure correct capitalisation of development costs and allocate expenses accurately across projects.

  • Audit & Internal Controls

    • Prepare for and manage both internal and external audits.

    • Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial policies.

  • Stakeholder Reporting

    • Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver clear and strategic financial insights.

    • Prepare investor reporting packs for co-development partners.


Requirements

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 3–5 years post-articles experience.

  • Experience in the property development, construction, or real estate sectors is highly advantageous.

  • Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, Income Tax, and development finance.

  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Pastel, Xero, BuildSmart, or similar ERP tools).

  • Exceptional analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Based in Cape Town.


Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements and Industry you won't be consider for this role.

Benefits
  • Market-related salary

  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
    • Please use "Chartered Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

    • We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise


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