Port Elizabeth: Financial Administrator posted by Headhunters

Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the Property and Community Scheme Management industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Financial Administrator to join their team based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape.

The successful candidate will be a mature, professional individual who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence while supporting the financial management of community schemes.

An exciting career opportunity awaits the successful candidate.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting administration, or financial administration.
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial administration, reconciliations, budgets, management accounts, and debt collection processes.
• Advanced computer literacy with experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Process daily financial transactions, bank statement updates, reconciliations, payments, transfers, and owner account maintenance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports within prescribed deadlines.
• Manage levy processing, budget implementation, special levies, and financial year-end procedures.
• Coordinate audit requirements, liaise with auditors, and ensure timely completion of annual audit processes.
• Administer debt collection procedures, legal collections, insurance guarantees, and arrear account management.
• Attend to SARS submissions, tax assessments, financial compliance requirements, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, resolve queries, provide support to portfolio managers, and ensure adherence to company policies and legislative requirements.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• 13th cheque dependent on employee and company performance.
• Provident Fund available after successful completion of the 3-month probation period, with employee contributions of 2%, 5%, or 10% of remuneration.
• Company contribution towards provident fund administration costs.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities within a respected and growing property management organisation.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.