Group Accounting Manager

PayProp and Reapit - Who are we?

PayProp, a Reapit company, offers a tech platform for letting agents that lets them automate every part of the rental transaction. PayProp is easier to use and more powerful than solutions by banks and traditional software vendors.

Were a seasoned team of professionals with expertise in property, banking, finance, risk management and technology, as well as building and managing highly secure cloud-based Web applications.

Worldwide, Reapit technology is used by over 78,000 agents in more than 15,000 branches, with over a million properties under management; enabling them to run their businesses, identify opportunities for growth, manage their properties, collect rent, communicate with their clients, and deliver an outstanding customer experience, every time.

What youll be doing

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller a Group Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and accounting processes for the groups consolidated financial statements. This role will involve working closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, both internally and externally. The Group Accounting Manager will play a key role in managing financial close processes, supporting audit activities, and maintaining financial controls across multiple entities within the group. List of key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and consolidate the groups monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and relevant supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring the groups financial records and processes are in compliance with audit requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Review and address complex technical accounting matters across the Group.
• Supporting in group related projects.

Who were looking for

At PayProp, we prioritise hiring individuals who share our values and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. Whilst some of the listed requirements may be important, dont worry if you dont meet all of them, wed still like to hear from you.

• A CA(SA) with 3-6 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with multi-currency financial consolidation, group reporting, and intercompany transactions
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other office software
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights for decision-making
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, especially during the financial close and audit periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English

What your impact and success looks like

As a Group Accounting Manager, we expect your success and impact in the early stages of your career with us to look something like this:

Within 1 month:

• Gain an understanding of the internal processes of the Business and the systems used.
• Being proactive to ensure candidate learns as much as possible
• Able to start processing with minimal guidance.

Within 3 months:

• Able to work independently and complete tasks.
• Able to draft consolidated accounts with guidance.
• Successfully collaborate and communicate within the team.

Within 6 months:

• Able to draft consolidated accounts with minimal guidance.
• Hold a deep understanding of the business processes
• Supporting the team with wider group projects.

Whats in it for you?

We operate a Flexible Working Policy and with balanced mix between home and office days.

Were offering the chance to really make a difference here at PayProp and the opportunity for personal growth is very real. Youll feel part of a special team. You can expect a highly competitive salary and some great benefits, including:

• Birthday leave
• Continuous training and development
• Office and Home computer setup to get you going
• Forming part of a global finance team

Dont tick all the boxes? Neither do we

We care about our industry and want it to become a more inclusive and diverse place to work. So, were driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but by sharing our values and the right attitudes and behaviours for success.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity through attracting and retaining a complementary team of employees and building an inclusive environment for all.

We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches, whilst listening to all our employees.

Information :

• Company : PayProp
• Position : Group Accounting Manager
• Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Country : ZA