Reporting Controller - (Financial Reporting - Property industry)

About the position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Joining this vibrant team as a Reporting Controller could offer you a multitude of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

This company doesn't just build buildings; it crafts communities. Guided by a passion for urban living, it creates thoughtfully designed spaces that transcend mere structures. The ethos revolves around excellence, teamwork, and a fresh perspective on the property market. If you're driven by innovation and crave a dynamic environment, you'll feel right at home here.

Please kindly forward your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply below!

Key Focus Areas: As a Reporting Controller within this team, you'll be at the heart of financial feasibilities, operational efficiency, secretarial duties, accounting oversight, and reporting precision. Your role will be pivotal in driving projects forward and ensuring every aspect of operations runs seamlessly.

Financial Feasibilities & Analysis:

• Analyzing project financial feasibilities and profit returns.
• Calculating project interest rolls.
• Mapping out project funding split, raise targets & pre-sale targets.
• Analyzing project IRR’s and net profit returns.
• Identifying project costing efficiencies.

Operational:

• Managing cash flow with daily updates and budget vs. actual tracking.
• Forecasting cash flow for projects and the group.
• Handling project bank draw recons and submissions.
• Reviewing VAT facility recons & VAT submissions.
• Forecasting and tracking revenue.
• Budgeting and tracking overheads.
• Managing tax-related matters.
• Facilitating new entity set-up and legal agreement implementation.

Secretarial:

• Booking shareholder meetings.
• Compiling meeting agendas and minutes.

Accounting:

• Overseeing audit processes.
• Ensuring complete and accurate trial balances.
• Implementing accounting system changes and improvements.
• Reconciling sales and accounting systems.
• Reviewing payroll and posting journals.

Reporting & Pack Creation:

• Creating leadership, management, shareholders, and project reports.
• Compiling bank funding packs and project reconciliations.
• Providing viability updates.

Other Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Finance Director and Financial Manager.
• Assisting with general ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Degree in Finance or Accounting (non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Xero and Syft accounting software (non-negotiable)
• CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred
• Construction-related experience (non-negotiable)
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Highly organized with a knack for task management
• Deadline-driven with impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player mentality
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite and advanced Excel skills

Joining this team means embarking on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to shaping the future of urban living in Cape Town.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and let's redefine urban living together! 

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and this is a permanent position.

Desired Skills:

• Cash Flow Management
• Expense Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• Fund Management
• Profitability

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid Contribution