Portfolio Accountant

Ability Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant in Gauteng. Responsibilities include VAT returns preparation, financial statement reporting, and audit collaboration. Ideal candidates should have a B Honours or Bachelor's in Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience as an Accountant.
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Sectional Title and Home Owner Association.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and timely submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Reconciliation of the VAT clearing account.
• Providing documentation during SARS audits.
• Preparation of monthly financial packs for clients.
• Liaising with external auditors during the audit.

Skills

Accounting principles

VAT compliance

Financial statement preparation

Audit processes

Education

B Honours or a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Reference

JHB

Requirements

Qualifications: B Honours or a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B). Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience as an Accountant. Audit experience will be an added advantage. Working knowledge of Sectional Title and Home Owner Association.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and timely submission of monthly VAT returns via e-filing by the 25th of each month for clients under management.
• Reconciliation of the VAT clearing account.
• Follow up on outstanding refunds.
• Providing and uploading of documentation and information requested when SARS audits are conducted.
• Processing of tenant deposit refunds and appropriations.
• Calculation of collection commission per the rent roll.
• Ensuring that the Debtors Clearing account is reconciled and cleared on a regular basis.
• Update and distribute the monthly cut-off schedule.
• Preparation of monthly and adhoc journals as required.
• Preparation of monthly financial packs for all clients and balance cash flow documents and supporting schedules.
• Prepare year-end packs for submission to external auditors.
• Liaising with external Auditors during the audit and providing supporting documentation and assistance with audit queries.
• Submission and payment of income tax.
• Ensuring all audit adjustments are processed and in line with financial statements.
• Ensuring year ends are run once audits are finalized.
• Ensuring that signed Financials have been received and are retained on file.
• All responsibilities associated with being a cheque signatory.
• Review the ledgers and identify monthly accruals.
• Assist in ensuring that controls and procedures are adhered to and identify control weaknesses that may require additional controls to be implemented.
• Provision of accounting and administrative assistance as and when required.
• Assist property managers with finance related issues relating to the property portfolio under management.
• Discuss monthly accruals with property managers and ensure that the necessary amendments are done to accurately reflect the financial status of the buildings.
• Timeously prepare preliminary financial statements and advise property managers when ready.
• Review preliminary financial statements per building and assess holistically whether recurring entries have been captured.

Package & Remuneration

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