Website Redefine Properties
Redefine is a South African-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), with a sectoral and geographically diversified property asset platform. Redefine’s portfolio is predominately anchored in local, directly held retail, office and industrial properties, which is complemented by retail and logist… read moreics property assets in Poland. Our purpose is to create and manage spaces in a way that transforms lives, which requires more than a business as usual approach: it requires an integrated approach to making strategic choices that will sustain value creation for all stakeholders by focusing on what matters most. We are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). By volume, Redefine’s shares are among the most actively traded in the SA REIT sector, making it a highly liquid, single-entry point for investors to gain exposure to domestic and Polish real estate markets.
Primary Purpose of the Job:
The Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation, analysis and presentation of monthly management reporting, performance analysis and insight for the Operational Finance team.
The role focuses on transforming financial and operational data into accurate, timely and decision useful information, supporting management through structured analysis, dashboards, AI agents and ad hoc projects. The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing Excel based, BI reporting capability and AI transformation within Operational Finance.
Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):
Monthly Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly management reports in line with group reporting timelines.
Perform variance analysis against prior periods, budgets and forecasts with clear commentary.
Analyse trends, drivers and anomalies in financial and operational data.
Support Finance Managers with explanatory analysis for management, EXCO and board reporting.
Ensure reporting is accurate, complete, consistent and well‑structured.
Excel‑Based Reporting & Data Modelling
Build and maintain advanced Excel reporting models, including:
SQL
Pivot tables and pivot charts
Structured data models
Lookups, formulas and logical calculations
Automate or introduce AI agents to run recurring reports where possible to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Maintain reconciliation between source data and reported outputs.
BI Dashboards & Visual Reporting
Design, build and maintain BI dashboards (e.g. Power BI or similar) or AI agents to support operational and financial reporting.
Translate business and finance requirements into clear, user‑friendly visual outputs.
Ensure dashboards align to agreed data definitions, controls and governance.
Continuously improve dashboards based on stakeholder feedback.
Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects
Support ad hoc analysis requested by management, including:
Performance deep dives
Scenario and sensitivity analysis
Business cases and initiatives
Participate in reporting, process improvement and automation projects within Operational Finance.
Assist in improving reporting frameworks, templates and standardisation across the team.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Work closely with Finance Managers, portfolio accountants, tax and treasury teams to ensure alignment of data and reporting.
Liaise with non‑finance stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into meaningful outputs.
Deliver insights in a clear, structured and professional manner.
Job Specific Requirements:
Job Knowledge
Strong knowledge of financial accounting and management reporting (essential).
Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis (essential).
Experience working with large data sets and multiple information sources (essential).
Exposure to commercial / property environments is advantageous (Desirable)
Job Related Skills:
Advanced Excel skills (essential):
SQL
Pivot tables and charts
Advanced formulas and data manipulation
Structured, well controlled workbooks
BI / data visualisation experience (essential):
Power BI
Ability to work comfortably across finance systems and data extracts.
Job Experience:
Commercial accounting experience (Essential)
SAICA articles completed (Desirable)
Experience in the real estate industry would be advantageous (Desirable)
Experience in developing excel reports / SQL queries/ models / BI dashboards (Essential)
Experience in Copilot studio (Desirable)
Education:
BCom / BCompt / equivalent finance or accounting degree (essential).
Honours degree or part qualified CA(SA) (advantageous).
Data analytics capability. Power BI certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate) and advanced Excel and SQL proficiency (essential).
Competency Requirements:
Essential
Analysing
Applying Expertise and Technology
Planning and Organising
Delivering Results and Meeting Deadlines
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Working with Data and Numbers
Presenting and Communicating Information
Writing and Reporting
Summarising
Desirable
Learning and Researching
Continuous Improvement Mindset
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