Accountant

Hire Resolve's client, a leading Managing Agent in the Western Cape with a well-established reputation for delivering exceptional property management services since 1968, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full accounting function for a diverse portfolio of approximately 30 residential and commercial property clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing company that values professionalism, client service, and financial excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Import and reconcile bank statements
2. Receipt debtors and process debtor payments
3. Manage creditor payments
4. Perform bank reconciliations
5. Billing of debtors and assist Debtors Clerk with reconciliations
6. Post special and correction journals
7. Prepare and compile monthly management packs
8. Calculate and recover monthly utility charges
9. Conduct municipal account reconciliations
10. Handle invoice runs and statement generation
11. Oversee cash flow management
12. Assist with annual audits
13. Prepare and present annual budgets
14. Present financials at Annual General Meetings
15. Execute debit order runs
16. Reconcile suspense and control accounts
17. Manage annual accruals
18. Prepare levy clearance certificates and closing journals
19. Submit VAT & PAYE returns
20. Update and maintain tenants'/owners' information
21. Perform ad hoc accounting duties as required

Requirements

1. Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Accountant or 3 years' experience as an Article Clerk
2. Relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting/Finance)
3. Experience within the property industry (advantageous)
4. Proficient in accounting software and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to handle multiple portfolios and meet strict deadlines
7. Strong customer focus
8. Clear, effective communication skills
9. Highly organized and structured approach
10. Positive, proactive, and can-do attitude
11. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
12. Team player with strong attention to detail

Benefits

1. Market-related salary

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today. Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us. Please use "Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.