PURPOSE OF JOB

Maintain accurate and complete General Ledgers with responsibility for related accounting functions and staff where necessary.

General

• Ensure that accurate and complete general ledgers are maintained.
• Ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that reconciling items are cleared timeously.
• Review bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Monthly reconciliation and confirmation of intercompany loan accounts if applicable.
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register including the following:

? the allocation and addition of Fixed Assets

? monthly generation of depreciation

? reconciliation of the fixed asset clearing account

? reconciliation of the fixed asset register to the general ledger in Great Plains

• Preparation and timely submission of monthly Vat returns via e-filing by the 25th of each month

? for the respective entities making up the specific portfolio

? Reconciliation of the vat clearing account

? Follow up on outstanding refunds

• 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.
• Identify depreciable assets from the Capex and Tenant Installation accounts.
• Prepare monthly journals as required including: pro rata allocations of interest & bank charges, net income distributions and capex claims.
• Prepare monthly financial packs for external clients and balance cash flow documents and supporting schedules.
• Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow
• 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 has been captured.
• Prepare Financial Statements in accordance with

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Very strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Innovative thinking and ability to follow process
• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• The ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of staff
• Ability to make decisions
• Competent time management skills
• Professional attitude and capability and personal initiative
• Ability to work independently
• An analytical mind
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Matric (Must)
• B.Com Honours or a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Accounting
• SAICA Articles plus 2 years post articles in a accounting or related role

Experience

• 3-5 years relevant experience as an Accountant
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Financial statements preparation in accordance with IFRS is mandatory.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge.
• Of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Excel; accounting software; and MS Office

Skills

BUSINESS

• Complete self-motivation and self-starting capabilities.
• Exceptional business and people skills.
• Strong team abilities.
• Total reliability.
• Time management.
• The highest level of client and business confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to ensure that the standards, disciplines and procedures of

the company are strictly maintained.

• Ability to assist with the preparation to a budget.
• Results focused.
• Ability to lead people and a level of business maturity

commensurate with that of a professional person.

HUMAN CAPITAL

• Transparent honesty.
• Reliability.
• Positive Attitude and highly motivated
• Lead by example.
• Assertive and effective communication.
• Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
• Ability to create a professional office environment.
• Organization and planning skills.

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