Accountant

Accountant | Cape Town

Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

Salary: R200 000 - R300 000 CTC per annum

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a unique opportunity beyond a traditional accounting environment?

We're partnering with an established private family office seeking an Accountant to join its close-knit finance team. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of companies, trusts, and property investments, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and working in a highly professional environment.

Your Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you'll provide financial and administrative support across multiple entities, including:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Maintain accounting records across various entities
• Support month-end reporting and year-end financial statements
• Assist with consolidated reporting and financial packs
• Monitor financial activity across multiple businesses

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with tax administration and statutory submissions
• Liaise with external tax practitioners and auditors
• Prepare audit files and supporting documentation
• Support B-BBEE reporting and audits
• Assist with compliance requirements, including FICA, POPIA, company secretarial matters, and other regulatory obligations

Property & Portfolio Administration

• Review monthly rental income and property-related expenses
• Maintain lease agreements and title deed registers
• Coordinate insurance administration and renewals

Corporate Administration

• Support company secretarial functions, including annual returns and statutory records
• Coordinate licence renewals and compliance documentation
• Liaise with accountants, auditors, legal advisors, and external service providers
• Provide financial administrative support to associated operating businesses

What We're Looking For

✔ Bookkeeping or accounting experience

✔ Experience within a family office, private wealth environment, or multi-entity business will be advantageous

✔ Sound understanding of accounting principles and tax

✔ Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software

✔ Excellent organisational and communication skills

✔ High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

✔ A proactive, trustworthy individual who handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Formal qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Practical experience, reliability, and professionalism are highly valued.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of companies, trusts, and property investments

Work closely with experienced finance professionals in a private family office environment

Enjoy a stable, long-term career opportunity

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can make a meaningful contribution in a professional and trusted environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!

Stefan Pretorius

Recruiter

[email protected]