Accountant -Umhlanga

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; North Sand Bluff; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is looking for a Finance Administrator in North Sand Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage the department's accounts payable and assist with financial reporting. The ideal candidate must have a BCom with Accounting III, 2-5 years of relevant finance experience, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to maintain financial integrity and effective record-keeping in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Intermediate Word.
• Strong understanding of financial policies, VAT principles, and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of department’s accounts payable.
• Process supplier and intercompany invoices accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly reports and ensure accurate financial records.
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

BCom with Accounting III

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.

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

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.

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