Financial Administrator

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Administrator in Bellville, South Africa. The ideal candidate will handle financial accounting duties, reconcile payments, and engage with landlords and tenants. Applicants should possess at least a Grade 12 education and relevant tertiary qualifications. Experience in the property administration field and proficiency in MDA software is preferred. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance or property administration preferred.
• Experience as a financial administrator in property management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform MDA financial accounting and administrative duties.
• Reconcile tenants' trust deposits and payments.
• Facilitate landlords' expense and utilities payments.
• Prepare reports for senior management.
• Maintain records of all property-related processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem assessment

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MDA software

MS Office

Job description

Financial Administrator job vacancy in Bellville.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• MDA financial accounting and administrative duties and functions
• Receipting tenants’ trust deposits and payments
• Facilitate Third Party Fund Administration investments
• Process rent reconciliation and journaling
• Facilitate landlords’ expense and utilities payments; e.g. municipal accounts & SARS
• MDA data capturing & reconciliation duties
• Tenant trust payments and receipts
• Municipal utility accounts due by tenants
• Legal expenses and fees recovered from bad debtor tenants
• Supplier expenses and fees for landlords’ account
• VAT payable by landlords as reflected in cashflow and rent roll statements
• Business account receipts, payments and invoices
• Credit control duties and functions
• Reconciliation landlords’ accounts to ensure accurate representation of outstanding balances
• Resolution of any queries or issues with debtor aging reports
• Facilitate promise-to-pay arrangements with debtors
• Handover of bad debtors to attorneys for collections
• Reporting to senior management
• General administrative duties
• Administration and record keeping of all property related processes regarding the portfolio
• Engage, liaise and maintain good relationships with landlords and tenants
• Liaising with municipalities and contractors/suppliers where required
• Assisting with data processing as and when required
• General office administration

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in the property administration field as financial administrator
• Proficiency with MDA software (preferably)
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Competencies required: Good communication skills, well organised, able to function independently, detail orientated and problem assessment
• Effective verbal and written communication