Accountant

Excellerate JHI; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company in Sandton is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage day-to-day accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom in Accounting and possess 2-5 years of relevant experience, particularly within the property management sector. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. This role promotes a collaborative work environment and values attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word, and Outlook.
• Thorough understanding of financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of accounts payable.
• Ensure all invoices meet VAT requirements.
• Compile audit documentation and resolve supplier queries.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

BCom with Accounting III

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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 will manage 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
• MDA experience
• 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 equitable representation 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.