Financial Portfolio Manager

Helderberg Personnel; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper/Financial Administrator to manage a portfolio of schemes, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting. You will handle levies, invoices, reconciliations and monthly statements, providing insightful variance analysis to stakeholders.

The role requires 2–5 years in financial administration, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and Afrikaans, with a professional and client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Diploma in Accounting or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in financial administration or accounting
• Strong Excel and accounting-system skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of an allocated portfolio of schemes
• Prepare and explain monthly financial reports and budget variances
• Manage levies, special levies, invoices, receipts, payments and journals
• Monitor debtors, levy arrears, creditors and bank accounts
• Assist with budgets, levy schedules and ongoing financial monitoring
• Prepare payment batches and assist with bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies
• Assist with annual financial statements, audits and related schedules
• Liaise with trustees, directors and members
• Ensure accurate financial records and sound financial controls

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Client interaction

English Afrikaans

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WHO...

Enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, is confident dealing with clients and enjoys having responsibility for a portfolio rather than simply processing transactions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Managing the financial administration of an allocated portfolio of schemes
• Preparing and explaining monthly financial reports and budget variances
• Managing levies, special levies, invoices, receipts, payments and journals
• Monitoring debtors, levy arrears, creditors and bank accounts
• Assisting with budgets, levy schedules and ongoing financial monitoring
• Preparing payment batches and assisting with bank reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving financial queries and discrepancies
• Assisting with annual financial statements, audits and related schedules
• Liaising professionally with trustees, directors and members
• Ensuring accurate financial records and sound financial controls

Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management or a related field
• 2–5 years' experience in a financial administration or accounting role
• Strong understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, budgets and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and accounting-system skills
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent English and Afrikaans communication skills
• Professional, organised and service-driven approach
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• Experience in property management, sectional title, HOA or real estate will be highly advantageous.

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper, Accountant, Financial Administrator or similar financial professional looking for a role with greater responsibility and client interaction, this is an ideal role to apply for