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Accountant

BrollZA
30+ days ago
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Job title : Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 30, 2025

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POSITION PURPOSE

  • Responsible for overseeing and directing accounting functions on an operational level, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset and cost accounting.
  • Responsible for analysing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts as assigned. Keeps records and accounts accurate and current. Researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors.
  • Completes related reports, summaries, and records. Creates monthly expense reports. Performs related clerical duties. Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data.
  • Oversees and prepares entries and adjustments to company records, files, and statements. Prepares financial and variance analysis as well as budget and rolling forecast.

    • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

    Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions.

  • Reviews monthly financial reports and working paper files.
  • Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.
  • Completes required records and reports and maintains files as classified.
  • Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas.
  • Completes various accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and applicable regulations including :
  • Preparing trial balances from source documents.
  • Preparing Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
  • Preparing notes to the reports.
  • Preparing monthly JV accounts where applicable.
  • Filing copies of final monthly reports.
  • Participate in annual audit.
  • Balancing intercompany loan accounts.
  • Maintaining Shareholders Loan Schedules.
  • Reviewing and Releasing creditors payments.
  • Prepare and review 1 – 3 year Budgets and Rolling Forecasts.
  • Report on financial income, including Management and Admin Fees on rental recoveries, Letting Commissions on new or renewed leases, and interest earnings.
  • Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies.

    • Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.

    Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.

  • Maintains regular contact with Operations Managers and Property Managers in the departments to obtain information and / or to correct transactions.
  • Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as required.

    • Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations and personal dealing with vendors, governmental agencies, and outside business and accounting professionals.

  • Responds to questions and problems politely and promptly.
  • Ensures that clients are properly informed.
  • Ensures that the Company’s professional reputation is projected and maintained.

    • Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

  • Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • Ensures that Accounting Department work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.

    • PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

  • Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely.
  • Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred).
  • Good communication and coordination exists with Company personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
  • Management is appropriately informed of area activities.
  • Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education / Certification : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

    • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

  • Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.
  • Understanding of related regulations, statutes, and filing requirements.
  • Knowledge of related computer applications.

    • EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Three or more years of previous property accounting and property listed fund experience preferred
  • JV Accounting experience will be beneficial

    • SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Well organized and detail oriented
  • Able to meet deadlines and manage projects
  • Good math skills
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Cooperative and willing to assist others
  • Able to use PC, calculator, and other basic business mechanisms
  • Good Excel knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Work under pressure
  • Understand pivots
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