Accountant -Umhlanga

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Durban is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations. This role requires a minimum BCom with Accounting III and at least 2‑5 years in finance, preferably in the property management sector. Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, is essential. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and have a solid understanding of financial policies. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2‑5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and familiar with financial reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of tax principles, including VAT.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of day-to-day accounts payable.
• Ensure all invoices meet VAT requirements and billing correctness.
• Maintain records for transactions and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BCom with Accounting III MDA

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

The role requires managing the administration of the department's day‑to‑day Accounts Payable, ensuring all invoices meet pre‑set VAT requirements and billing correctness. Accurate and timely processing of invoices, checking payment runs, and compiling audit documentation are essential.

• Supplier queries and ad‑hoc reconciliations.
• Maintain records for all transactions and prepare financial reports with bookkeeping knowledge.
• 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, provide variance comments.
• Generate weekly payment runs and sign off.
• Process credit‑card expenditure, conduct monthly credit‑card analysis and reconciliation.
• Maintain monthly supplier payment checklist and prepare intercompany balance confirmation letters.
• General ledger maintenance.
• Vendor maintenance and BEE monitoring, including managing BEE certificates and affidavits upon expiry, preparation of BEE procurement report.
• Record keeping and archiving.
• Monthly reports and statistics from the system, adhering to best practices and corporate governance.
• Assist with private client statement runs; attend to office administration ensuring filing and record keeping is updated, accurate and easily retrievable.

Qualifications

• 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, especially Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise 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.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.