Accountant

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company in Gauteng seeks a Finance Administrator to manage accounts payable and ensure correct billing and timely processing of invoices. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree, 2-5 years of experience in accounting, and proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel. Join a culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial policies and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for all transactions and prepare financial reports.
• Process supplier and intercompany invoices.
• Generate weekly payment runs and sign off.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

BCom with Accounting III or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

Join our company where you willmanage the administration of the department’s day to day Accounts payable. To ensure that all invoices meet pre-set VAT requirements and correctness of billing. Accurate and timeous processing of invoices. Checking of payment runs. Compilation of audit documentation. Supplier queries and adhoc reconciliations.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum BCom with Accounting III or equivalent qualification.
  
• At least 2-5 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally within the property management or real estate industry.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite, particularly Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word, and Outlook.

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Thorough understanding of financial policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with capital expenditure processes and management.
• Proficient in tax principles, including VAT, and their application.
• Sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Analytical mindset with a strategic approach to financial management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.

What you will be doing

As an important member of our team, you will undertake a variety of responsibilities crucial to the smooth operation and financial oversight of our property management division. Key duties include:

Finance administrator responsibilities include maintaining records for all transactions and preparing financial reports with knowledge of bookkeeping activities.

• Process Supplier and intercompany invoices
• Ensure all monthly invoices are received from suppliers
• Prepare Creditors Recons
• Resolve supplier queries
• Prepare Intercompany and Supplier approval lists and provide variance comments
• Generate weekly payment runs and sign off.
• Process Credit card expenditure
• Monthly credit card analysis and recon
• Maintaining of monthly supplier payment checklist
• Prepare intercompany balance confirmation letters
• General ledger maintenance.
• Vendor maintenance and BEE monitoring including the management of BEE certificates and affidavits upon expiry
• Preparation of BEE procurement report.
• Record keeping and archiving.
• Monthly reports and statistics from the system
• Best practices and corporate governance adhered to.
• Assist with Private client’s statement runs

To attend to office administration ensuring:

• Filing and record keeping is updated, accurate and easily retrievable

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitablerepresentation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.