Equites Property Fund is a JSE -listed REIT focused exclusively on logistics real estate, with a portfolio of approximately R28bn. The business is defined by a disciplined investment approach, operational focus, and a long‑term view of value creation. Cape Town Finance Start: 01 July 2026 Apply before: 01 June About the job Equites is seeking to appoint a Group Reporting Manager to support the finance function in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Group. The role focuses on managing the reporting cycle, ensuring compliance with IFRS, JSE listing requirements, and tax regulations, and supporting the ongoing monitoring of financial performance. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Finance and broader finance team to maintain the integrity and consistency of financial reporting processes. Role Impact In this role, you will: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Group financial reporting Maintain compliance with IFRS, JSE requirements, and tax regulations Support effective financial monitoring and analysis across the business Contribute to the consistency and reliability of reporting processes Experience & Qualifications Qualified CA or equivalent with finance/accounting qualification 4–5 years post‑articles experience; tax compliance experience required CaseWare experience advantageous Ability to generate clear, well‑presented and accurate reports and presentations Strong administrative and organisational skills Ability to deliver under tight reporting deadlines Proficient at MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and AI tools Work well in a team environment Willingness to research and implement solutions Adaptable and open to change and improvements Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, commitment and a high degree of professional ethics What we offer A core role within a well‑established finance function Exposure to listed company reporting and regulatory requirements A professional, performance‑oriented working environment Market‑related remuneration Key Responsibilities Annual/Interim Results: Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements Ensure compliance with JSE listing requirements Ensure changes to disclosure requirements are complied with and any outcomes from the JSE Proactive Monitoring reports are addressed Provide input into results presentation and commentary Manage the reporting process to ensure deadlines are met Integrated & Sustainability Report: Take ownership of report contents, including drafting and reviewing Collaborate with various departments to bring the content together Align reports with best practices and any changes in the regulatory environment Liaise with service providers related to the report (e.g., typesetters, proofreaders, marketing) Assess the impact of S1 & S2 and manage the required changes to the respective reports Prepare preliminary reports to be presented to the Board for approval Statutory Companies: Draft AFS on CaseWare for subsidiary companies Manage the process for AFS prepared externally and prepare supporting schedules Internal Reporting: Prepare monthly consolidated reporting pack for MANCO and EXCO (including key financial and non‑financial measures) Monitor finance team deadlines to ensure timely reporting of monthly packs Analyse actuals vs budgets Prepare UK consolidation and translation Prepare preference share capitalisation issues and redemptions Other: Submit quarterly data to StatsSA for various Group companies Prepare compliance certificates relating to debt issuances IFRS Perform/review complex IFRS calculations such as IFRS 9 ECL and guarantees, IAS 23 Borrowing Costs, IFRS 16, lease smoothing, derivative mark‑to‑markets Perform assessments and draft memos of the IFRS impact of complex accounting issues, new ventures/projects and changes to standards Assess the impact of IFRS 18 and other new standards on the financials and amend the AFS when applicable Audits Primary contact with external auditors and manage the audit process Work with internal audit to improve, design, implement and monitor financial controls across the business SA Tax Compliance Prepare tax computations File provisional and corporation tax returns Monitor REIT status Prepare REIT distribution assessments and propose dividends to be declared Prepare / review VAT reconciliations and file respective returns Liaise with SARS regarding audits, verifications and other queries Tax forecasting and planning Liaise with external tax advisors, where required Employment Equity Selections will be made in line with the Equites employment equity plan. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Group Reporting Manager
EQUITES PROPERTY FUND LIMITED
cape town, cape town
Published 25 days ago
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