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

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  Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Perform the full accounting function, finalising Trial Balances for month-end accounts and managing comprehensive variance analysis against budgets
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  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
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  Operational Recoveries:
  Analyse utility and operating expense recoveries, ensuring monthly recoveries are posted accurately and municipal fluctuations are queried
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  Compliance & Audit:
  Prepare VAT reconciliations for monthly submission and support the annual financial statement audit process
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  General Ledger Management:
  Process journal entries, manage balance sheet reconciliations for long-outstanding provisions, and perform monthly bank and investment statement reconciliations
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  Contractual Oversight:
  Review payment packs for adherence to procurement processes and ensure all supplier contracts remain valid and correctly loaded onto the management system
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Requirements

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  Qualifications:
  A tertiary financial or accounting qualification is required
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  Experience:
  Proven practical work experience in an accounting role is essential
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  Communication:
  Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) with a professional approach to email and telephone etiquette
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  Competencies:
  Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
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  Technical Skills:
  Professional proficiency in MS Outlook and the ability to manage high-volume correspondence effectively
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Preferred Qualifications

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  Industry Experience:
  Prior experience within the property industry is highly advantageous
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  Software Knowledge:
  Previous experience working on MDA property management software is a significant advantage
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  Advanced Tools:
  Intermediate capability in MS Excel is preferred
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Required Software Skills

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  Cloud Accounting Software proficiency (MDA highly advantageous)

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  MS Excel (Minimum Intermediate)

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  MS Outlook