Job details
R44 600 a month
Full-time
Sandton, Gauteng
Full job description
The Focus Group
Sandton, 8092
04 April 2025
Mid
R36 000 – R44 600
Full Time
Market Related
On-site
3 – 5 years
Skills
Accounting
Auditing
IFRS
Microsoft Office
Industries
Property
Job Description
Purpose of the Job:
Maintain accurate and complete general ledgers with responsibility for related accounting functions and staff where necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting:
- Ensure accurate and complete general ledgers.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and clear reconciling items promptly.
- Review bank reconciliations monthly.
- Reconcile and confirm intercompany loan accounts.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including allocation, addition of fixed assets, monthly depreciation, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns via e-filing by the 25th of each month.
- Process tenant deposit refunds and appropriations.
- Calculate collection commission per the rent roll.
- Reconcile and clear the Debtors Clearing account regularly.
- Update and distribute the monthly cut-off schedule.
- Identify depreciable assets from Capex and Tenant Installation accounts.
- Prepare monthly journals, including pro rata allocations of interest and bank charges, net income distributions, and capex claims.
- Prepare monthly financial packs for external clients and balance cash flow documents and supporting schedules.
- Prepare weekly cash flow statements and control expenditure and cash flow.
- Review ledgers and identify monthly accruals.
- Ensure adherence to controls and procedures, identifying and implementing additional controls as needed.
- Provide accounting and administrative assistance as required.
- Assist property managers with finance-related issues for the property portfolio under management.
- Prepare preliminary financial statements and advise property managers when ready.
- Review preliminary financial statements per building and ensure recurring entries are captured.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Innovative thinking and ability to follow processes.
- Dynamic and enthusiastic.
- Professional interaction with individuals at all levels.
- Decision-making ability.
- Competent time management skills.
- Professional attitude, capability, and personal initiative.
- Ability to work independently.
- Analytical mind with a keen eye for detail.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
- Matric (Must).
- BCom Honours or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- SAICA Articles plus 2 years post-articles in an accounting or related role.
Experience:
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant.
- Audit experience is an added advantage.
- Experience in preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Extensive knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software, and MS Office.
