Accountant Real Estate

The Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Finance and Operations team by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.

In this role you will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements maintaining general ledgers and preparing of management account primarily for the Real Estate team.

You will report to the Development Manager with secondary reporting lines to the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting & Accounting:
  

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports.
  

• Manage cash flow and daily accounting operations for the Real Estate team including accounts payable and receivable
  

• Prepare periodic financial statements.
  

• Engage in Transaction postings.
  

• Perform Bank Reconciliation exercises.
  

• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
  

• Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
  

• Process internal and external payments to Clients and Vendors.
  

• Update and maintain the prepayment schedules on the accounting software.
  

• Assist in the preparation of Management Account.
  

• Provide regular updates on the financial performance of the business
  

• Assist in the preparation and timely remittance of monthly regulatory returns such as PAYE Pension VAT NSITF and ITF.
  

• Cash/ Asset Management:
  

• Manage the Petty cash Till.
  

• Client Operations and transaction processing.
  

• Maintain a fixed asset register on the software.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Economics.
  

• Minimum 13 years of experience in accounting finance or a related field preferably in real estate investment or property management
  

• Professional Certifications (ICAN/CFA/CPA) is an added advantage.
  

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations including GAAP and IFRS
  

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  

Benefits