Accountant

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Umhlanga is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounts payable. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing, maintaining financial records, and resolving supplier queries. The ideal candidate should have a BCom in Accounting, proficiency in SAP and MS Office, and 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, particularly in the property management sector. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of tax principles, particularly VAT.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of Accounts Payable.
• Process invoices and ensure all are accurate and timely.
• Maintain records and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Complex financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

BCom with Accounting III

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

Accountant position available in Umhlanga.

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.

As an important member of the team, you will undertake a variety of responsibilities crucial to the smooth operation and financial oversight of the 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.