Accountant

This role is critical for ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of an established property asset management firm. Positioned within a high-output environment, the successful candidate will take full ownership of the accounting function for a diverse portfolio of managed entities and properties. Full-time in-office Monday to Friday. Permanent R35 000 - R40 000 per month Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis: Perform the full accounting function, finalising Trial Balances for month-end accounts and managing comprehensive variance analysis against budgets. Revenue & Billing Management: Oversee the pre-billing process, ensuring all tenant adjustments are processed accurately and resolving billing queries in collaboration with debtors and legal departments. Operational Recoveries: Analyse utility and operating expense recoveries, ensuring monthly recoveries are posted accurately and municipal fluctuations are queried. Compliance & Audit: Prepare VAT reconciliations for monthly submission and support the annual financial statement audit process. General Ledger Management: Process journal entries, manage balance sheet reconciliations for long-outstanding provisions, and perform monthly bank and investment statement reconciliations. Contractual Oversight: Review payment packs for adherence to procurement processes and ensure all supplier contracts remain valid and correctly loaded onto the management system. Requirements Qualifications: A tertiary financial or accounting qualification is required. Experience: Proven practical work experience in an accounting role is essential. Communication: Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) with a professional approach to email and telephone etiquette. Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Technical Skills: Professional proficiency in MS Outlook and the ability to manage high-volume correspondence effectively. Preferred Qualifications Industry Experience: Prior experience within the property industry is highly advantageous. Software Knowledge: Previous experience working on MDA property management software is a significant advantage. Advanced Tools: Intermediate capability in MS Excel is preferred. Required Software Skills Cloud Accounting Software proficiency (MDA highly advantageous) MS Excel (Minimum Intermediate) MS Outlook