Property Accountant - Sandton

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellerate JHI, a leading real estate services company, invites applications for an Accountant to join our property finance team. You will support day-to-day accounts payable, VAT compliance, reconciliations and financial records across a property portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This role offers hands-on experience in financial systems, supplier management and internal controls, with opportunities to grow professionally in a dynamic real estate environment.

Qualifications

• BCom degree with Accounting III, or an equivalent relevant accounting qualification.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and general ledger processes.
• A basic understanding of VAT and financial compliance requirements.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative and develop professionally
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Previous accounting or accounts payable experience is not essential, provided you demonstrate a sound academic foundation and the aptitude to develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier and intercompany invoices accurately and timeously.
• Ensuring invoices comply with VAT and internal billing requirements.
• Ensuring all recurring monthly invoices are received from suppliers.
• Preparing creditor reconciliations.
• Resolving supplier queries and reconciling outstanding items.
• Preparing supplier and intercompany approval lists and providing variance commentary.
• Generating weekly payment runs and completing the required checks and sign-offs.
• Processing credit card expenditure.
• Preparing monthly credit card reconciliations and analysis.
• Maintaining monthly supplier payment checklists and controls.
• Preparing intercompany balance confirmation letters.
• Assisting with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Maintaining vendor information and documentation.
• Monitoring B-BBEE certificates and affidavits and following up on expired documentation.
• Preparing B-BBEE procurement reports.
• Supporting audit requirements by preparing and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Producing monthly reports and statistics from finance systems.
• Maintaining accurate filing, record-keeping and archiving.
• Assisting with statement runs and other finance administration as required.
• Ensuring that best practice, internal controls and corporate governance requirements are adhered to.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Recent graduates welcome

Education

BCom degree with Accounting III

Tools

MDA

SAP

Excel

Job description

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company combining global standards with specialised local expertise to deliver high-performance solutions for our clients.

We advise property owners and occupiers across the property lifecycle, including development, acquisition, disposal, leasing, valuation and property management.

Our commitment to quality, professionalism and service excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Join a forward-thinking environment that values initiative, collaboration and high performance.

You will work alongside experienced property professionals, have access to strong systems and resources, and enjoy opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

At JHI, we encourage people to take ownership, contribute ideas and deliver their best work.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accountant to join our property finance team.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounts payable and financial administration processes across a property portfolio, helping to ensure that supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and financial records are accurate, compliant and up to date.

You will gain hands-on experience in financial systems, supplier management, VAT compliance, general ledger processes, reporting and internal controls.

This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in accounting while developing your knowledge of the property industry.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position

• • A BCom degree with Accounting III, or an equivalent relevant accounting qualification.

  • A sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and general ledger processes.

  • A basic understanding of VAT and financial compliance requirements.

  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

  • Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Good organisational and time-management skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • A willingness to learn, take initiative and develop professionally

  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Previous accounting or accounts payable experience is not essential, provided you demonstrate a sound academic foundation and the aptitude to develop in the role.

Advantageous experience and skills

• Up to 2 years' relevant experience in accounting, finance or accounts payable.

• Exposure to the property management or real estate industry.

• Experience using MDA or SAP.

• Experience with supplier reconciliations, invoice processing or payment runs.

• Intermediate or advanced Excel skills.

• Exposure to financial reporting, VAT compliance or audit preparation.

What you will be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier and intercompany invoices accurately and timeously.

• Ensuring invoices comply with VAT and internal billing requirements.

• Ensuring all recurring monthly invoices are received from suppliers.

• Preparing creditor reconciliations.

• Resolving supplier queries and reconciling outstanding items.

• Preparing supplier and intercompany approval lists and providing variance commentary.

• Generating weekly payment runs and completing the required checks and sign-offs.

• Processing credit card expenditure.

• Preparing monthly credit card reconciliations and analysis.

• Maintaining monthly supplier payment checklists and controls.

• Preparing intercompany balance confirmation letters.

• Assisting with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.

• Maintaining vendor information and documentation.

• Monitoring B-BBEE certificates and affidavits and following up on expired documentation.

• Preparing B-BBEE procurement reports.

• Supporting audit requirements by preparing and maintaining supporting documentation.

• Producing monthly reports and statistics from finance systems.

• Maintaining accurate filing, record-keeping and archiving.

• Assisting with statement runs and other finance administration as required.

• Ensuring that best practice, internal controls and corporate governance requirements are adhered to.

What success looks like in this role

Success in this position means:

• Supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.

• Payment runs are complete and supported by correct documentation.

• Supplier accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved promptly.

• VAT and invoice compliance requirements are consistently met.

• Finance records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.

• Internal controls and governance standards are maintained.

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our Employment Equity Plan.