Financial Accountant

The Company

Arealytics turns complex property data into clear, confident decisions. We combine powerful analytics, trusted market insights, and intuitive technology to help organisations understand land, property, and place—faster and smarter. From strategy to execution, we make clarity our customer’s competitive advantage.

Role Purpose

The accountant will support the finance team with day-to-day accounting and financial administration with completed professional articles toward a recognised accounting qualification (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA). This role provides structured exposure to core accounting functions, compliance, and financial reporting in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Support

●       Full accounting function up to balance sheet (bank and credit card reconciliations, month end journals (i.e. depreciation, prepayments, expense accruals, revenue recognition)

●       Maintaining the general ledger of the group companies and analysis of the general ledger to keep records clean and relevant.

●       Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable standards

●       Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting

●       Support budgeting and forecasting processes

●       Assist with fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations

●       Processing Intercompany transactions and reconciling monthly (multi-currency & multi-country)

Cashbook

●       capture daily bank receipts and payments

●       Discrepancy resolution

●       Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Accounts Payable & Receivable

●       Process supplier invoices and payments

●       Perform supplier and customer reconciliations

●       Assist with debtor management, collections and queries

●       Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable

Tax & Compliance

●       Support statutory compliance requirements and audits

●       Maintain supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reviews

Articles & Professional Development

●       Complete SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA article requirements in accordance with the relevant professional body

●       Participate in training, assessments, and performance reviews as required

●       Apply theoretical knowledge to practical workplace scenarios

General Finance Support

●       Assist senior finance staff with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects

●       Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

●       Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

●       Completed relevant degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

●       Registered or eligible to register for SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA.

Experience

●       0–2 years’ accounting or finance experience (graduate-level experience acceptable)

●       Foreign currency and international corporate structure experience is required

Skills & Competencies

●       Strong numerical and analytical skills

●       Good understanding of basic accounting principles

●       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite

●       High attention to detail and accuracy

●       Strong organisational and time management skills

●       Willingness to learn and develop professionally

●       Good communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

●       Professional and ethical conduct

●       Self-motivated with a proactive approach

●       Ability to work well within a team

●       Able to meet deadlines in a structured environment

We all must perform additional duties that may or may not be outside our specific area of expertise from time to time. The willingness that we exhibit to work as a team and to meet our challenges will be the key to our success.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.