Property Accountant - Cape Town

CampusKey; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

CampusKey, a dynamic and fast-growing company in student accommodation, is seeking an enthusiastic Accountant who excels in a collaborative team environment. The role requires a detail-oriented university graduate with at least 3 years of hospitality experience, responsible for managing financial operations including reconciliations and financial reporting. Join a vibrant workplace with access to great facilities and the opportunity to be a pivotal part of a thriving industry.

Benefits

Access to gym facilities

Regular events

Team environment with positive vibe

Market-competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• University graduate with a three-year degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years experience in the hospitality industry.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage debtors and execute debtors management policy.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage stock.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Three-year degree in Accounting

SAIPA qualification

Tools

Xero Accounting software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for someone with talent, a sense of humour, and a sparkling personality!

Experience & Requirements:

• University graduate with a three-year degree in Accounting;
• At least 3 years experience in the hospitality industry;
• Must have a SAIPA qualification;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans;
• Must have a car and a valid driver's license;
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills;
• Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and empathy;
• Passion and understanding for CampusKey's vision and values;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel);
• Experience with Xero Accounting software.

Critical Competencies for Success

This describes you:

• Enthusiastic;
• Customer-oriented;
• Hardworking;
• Responsible;
• Born motivator and leader.

Do'er:

Credibility is earned at CampusKey through execution and getting things done. You are able to get into the details and deliver results under the highest expectations on time and quality. Be ready to get hands-on with all aspects of the daily needs. The buck stops with you. Pragmatism and outcomes orientation are valued and lead to wins. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborator:

There is no room for "I" at CampusKey. Every role and individual is in the organization to serve We. Builds trust across the organization by being a good listener and inclusively soliciting input. You are open to new and innovative solutions. You must present well and communicate clearly and effectively to upper management and internal departments. You're willing to adjust course when appropriate new ideas or objections are raised. You love working with people!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconciliations: Bank, Credit cards, Petty Cash, Deposits, Control Accounts/Loan Accounts;
• Debtors management: Execute debtors management policy, Aged debtors reporting, Payment arrangements within policy;
• Straight line income reconciliation;
• Suppliers - Processing and reconciliation;
• Accruals - Processing and reconciliation;
• Processing Journals and Provisions;
• Submission and processing of monthly payment runs;
• Process and manage stock;
• Manage and maintain monthly audit file;
• Achieve financial timeline deadlines;
• Financial reporting.

What do we offer you?

• An amazing workplace where you will be part of a great team environment with positive energy and vibe;
• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, young, national, and fast-growing company setting the tone for the student accommodation hospitality industry;
• Access to facilities including gym and regular cool events;
• A market-competitive salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

Are you in?

Great! Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you are made for this role!