Senior Accountant

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading real estate services company as a Senior Accountant, where you will oversee the Client Portfolio Financial Department. This role involves managing financial reporting, guiding financial managers, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. You will collaborate with talented professionals in a forward-thinking environment that values your contributions. Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a significant impact in the property management industry. If you are passionate about finance and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience in the property management industry essential.
• Detailed knowledge of financial policies, IFRS, and Tax.

Responsibilities

• Overall control and management of Finance, Leasing, and Billing.
• Pro-active communication with clients and handling financial queries.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Education

B Com Accounting

CA (SA)

3 years articles

Tools

SAP

SAP BI

MS Office - Excel Advanced

Outlook

Word

Job description

Who we are
We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients.

We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets.

Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work.

Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

About the role

As Senior Accountant, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the Client Portfolio Financial Department, develop systems that cater for the reporting needs of Property Owners and apply material and manpower resources to achieve objectives outlined in the strategy specific to minor organizational functions.

What you will bring

1. B Com Accounting / Financial Management or CA (SA)
2. 3 years articles
3. 5 years relevant experience in the property management industry essential
4. Computer literacy in SAP / SAP BI, MS Office - Excel Advanced, Outlook and Word
5. Detailed knowledge of all financial policies, procedures and processes, capital expenditure, contract management legal aspects, income statements, balances sheets, budgets, forecasts, IFRS and Tax

What you will be doing

1. Overall control and management of the Finance, Leasing, Billing, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Credit Control and Management Company Reporting for the Portfolio.
2. Managing and providing guidance to Reporting and Operational Financial Managers.
3. Assisting in and reviewing of deliverables due to client.
4. Provide Management information and reports.
5. Pro-active communication with and feedback to clients.
6. Provide ad-hoc reports as required.
7. Handling of queries related to financial reporting.
8. Auditing & Analytical explanations.
9. Adjustment Account Management.
10. Monthly statutory reporting.
11. Cash management and distributions to owners and co-owners.
12. Attend monthly Manco meetings with client.
13. Management of cashflow and owner payments including management of banking.
14. Calculation and management of client KPI scorecard.
15. BEE Spend management compilation of OPSCO report and attending the OPSCO meeting.
16. Maintenance of Standard Management Pack.
17. Maintenance and enhancing of policies and procedures.
18. Drafting new policies as and when required by landlord and management company.
19. Budgeting and Forecasting: Management of contractual information input in SAP and other related systems, Lease audits, Automation of processes with regards to reporting and management fees.

Liaise with IT on a continuous basis to improve reporting and ensure automatization of reports.

Review results for the Business Unit, People Management, Risk and Compliance, Credit vetting and legal.