Group Financial Accountant (Real Estate Finance)

Office location:

Somerset West, South Africa (On-site in newly established office)

Reporting to headquarters in:

Jersey, UK

Salary:

R60,000 per month (CTC)

About the Company

Our client is an international property and finance group focused on real estate and asset-backed investments.

With an established presence in Jersey, Gibraltar, and London, and a newly established office in South Africa, the group specializes in short-term, property-backed loans primarily in the UK and Channel Islands, as well as land acquisition and joint venture-based property development.

The company offers a fast-moving, collaborative environment for professionals excited by the intersection of real estate and finance.

This job will offer you the opportunity to report to the Jersey office, from out of the newly established office based in Somerset West.

Job Description

We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant to support group-level financial reporting, commercial insight, and financial control across global entities.

This position reports directly to the Chairman and offers significant exposure to senior leadership, capital structuring, and investment strategy. It's ideal for a technically strong, commercially curious finance professional looking to grow in an international investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and perform reconciliations for group entities
• Produce consolidated group-level financial reports
• Monitor and report on financial performance of joint venture projects
• Manage invoicing, expenses, and payment workflows
• Maintain global cash flow forecasting and liquidity controls
• Collaborate with UK-based finance teams on capital planning and analysis
• Assist in year-end processes and liaise with auditors and external advisors
• Create and manage financial models and investment trackers in Excel
• Provide input on loan underwriting processes through financial review
• Liaise with external accountants and tax advisors (especially UK/Jersey)
• Improve internal financial controls and reporting accuracy
• Support the Chairman and Directors with strategic insights and financial advice
• Help prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts

• CA(SA), SAIPA, or CIMA qualified (recently qualified candidates welcome)
• 4–6 years' experience in audit, financial reporting, or commercial accounting
• High proficiency in Excel and general financial systems
• Strong communication skills for UK and international collaboration
• Experience in property, real estate finance, or private capital preferred
• Proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and commercial thinking

What We Offer

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial work culture with international exposure
• Close collaboration with executive leadership
• Strategic involvement in real estate and private lending
• Significant growth opportunities in a global investment firm
• Competitive local salary with global impact