GL Accountant, Cape Town

TMF Group

is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Our Cape Town office is an integral part of TMF’s European delivery teams, collaborating with TMF Germany’s Accounting&Tax Team located in Frankfurt to provide our clients in the sectors Real Estate, Private Equity and Capital Markets with high‑quality cross‑border accounting solutions across a wide range of investment structures.

Discover the Role As

General Ledger Accountant , you will play a critical role in supporting the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team which services clients in the markets of Capital Markets, Private Equity and Real Estate (Financial Services). You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality financial reporting, accounts reconciliations and day‑to‑day bookkeeping under German Commercial GAAP (HGB), IFRS and other relevant GAAP frameworks. In collaboration with the Team Leader – Client Accounting Financial Services South Africa, you will support the TMF Germany Client Accounting Team by delivering excellent support to internal and external stakeholders. You will take ownership of your deadlines to meet internal and external client expectations. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You will work with complex special purpose vehicles (SPV) structures.

Please note this role can be hired in Cape Town or Johannesburg TMF Office.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly/quarterly financial reporting, day‑to‑day bookkeeping and accounts reconciliations in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS

Support the onboarding of new SPVs, including review of legal documents such as purchase agreements (SPA), intercompany service agreements, external loan agreements and other corporate documents as required

Support with the preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT returns and statistical reporting for the German central bank (Bundesbank)

Prepare, post and review journal entries in accordance with HGB and IFRS, with a focus on fixed and financial assets, equity, accruals and provisions, shareholder and external loans

Manage and reconcile accounting data across different accounting systems (DATEV, SAP, Yardi, etc.), e.g. tenant accounting, bank reconciliations, service charge reconciliations, fund flows, intercompany and external loan schedules

Oversight of payments executed by dedicated AP team and follow‑up where appropriate

Produce and review ad‑hoc client reporting

Be involved in process improvements, system enhancements and workflow automation across the SPV accounting life cycle in cooperation with the TMF Germany Accounting&Tax Team

Collaborate with internal and external clients and other stakeholders such as banks, auditors, lawyers and tax advisors

Contribute to client satisfaction and be a trusted TMF business partner for internal and external clients and other stakeholders

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Currently studying toward ACCA is advantageous but not mandatory for candidates with strong experience

Candidates without professional studies but with strong accounting fundamentals are encouraged to apply.

2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting,

SPV accounting

Exposure to IFRS and/or any European GAAPs is highly advantageous

Commitment to developing technical expertise in German accounting, legal and tax compliance is essential

Fluent in English;

German language skills highly appreciated , or a willingness to learn German

Strong MS Excel and Word skills; exposure to ERP tools (SAP, Yardi, DATEV) beneficial

Organised, analytical, proactive and team player

Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced, demanding environment

What’s in it for you?

Build your career from our Cape Town or Johannesburg office while working for an international company

International clients and global best practices in complex cross‑border investment structures

Professional development opportunities, supported by our TMF education platforms

Hybrid working model and a competitive salary

A collaborative, multicultural team environment with strong opportunities for growth

We’re looking forward to getting to know you! #J-18808-Ljbffr