Accountant

Express Employment Professionals Durban North; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Durban North is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support property management financial processes. The role involves budgeting, invoicing, year-end packs, and client reporting within a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary accounting qualification and at least five years of relevant experience, with property industry exposure considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting is required.
• Property industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review budget packs and assist Property Managers with the budget process.
• Prepare periodic leaseholder invoices in line with lease agreements.
• Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors for year-end service charge accounts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly client financial reporting packs.
• Update the internal system with accurate information as required.
• Maintain and reconcile re-charge and ground rent funds and statements.
• Understand leases' financial clauses relevant to the portfolio.
• Keep up to date with internal procedures and training.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

5+ years experience

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Review budget packs and assist Property Managers with the budget process.

Prepare periodic leaseholder invoices to be sent to the leaseholder in accordance with their lease agreement.

Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with external auditors to produce year-end service charge certified accounts in line with statutory requirements and company best practices.

Prepare monthly/quarterly client financial reporting packs.

Respond to financial elements of lessee correspondence.

Maintain and update Property Management Systems schedules.

Maintain re-charge funds, including calculating invoice amounts and generating invoices.

Maintain ground rent funds and remit ground rent statements and monies collected to landlords.

Understand the financial clauses within the leases relevant to the portfolio of properties you are responsible for.

Update the internal system with basic information as required, ensuring information is 100% accurate.

Keep up to date with current internal company procedures.

Be aware of self-developments, i.e., training.

Handle any additional reasonable requests not listed above.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Must have at least 5 years of similar experience.

A tertiary qualification in Accounting is required.

Property industry experience is advantageous.

Company Information

Express Employment Professionals Durban North

Kirsten Blignaut
70 Hunt Rd, Glenwood
4001 Durban
https://www.expresspros.co.za/