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Job Description
The purpose of the role is to perform all financial functions including the review of the financial information performing accounting functions attending portfolio management meetings and assisting the manager finance with any accounting or other financial functions.
Compile a complete budget for the portfolio allocated
1. Consult with all relevant departments i.e. Leasing Repairs and Maintenance etc. to compile a budget.
2. Analyze the budgets to ensure that it is complete and reasonable in comparison to prior or current years.
3. Ensure that the budget is in the correct format and uploaded correctly.
Perform an accounting function by processing journal entries and compiling monthly management packs
1. Review the entire General Ledger for each property for completeness and accuracy.
2. Perform month and year-end procedures e.g. raise accruals and prepayments provide for depreciation/amortization etc.
3. Reconcile general ledger accounts e.g. fixed assets investment property lease & tenant installation costs etc. to supporting schedules.
4. Obtain reasons for variances between the budgets and actuals from relevant stakeholders.
5. Attend each Portfolio meeting and provide assistance/information to portfolio. managers and property managers to enable them to perform their function efficiently.
6. Maintain the fixed asset register where applicable.
Interim period & year end preparation
1. Calculate the current and the deferred tax calculation when required
2. Draft financial statements using Draftworx (annually).
3. Review the financial statements for accuracy.
4. Assist in generating the relevant reports to enable disclosures in the financial statements/integrated report.
Preparation for the annual audit
1. Prepare the working papers required for the annual audit.
2. Attend to Auditors questions and queries during the audit.
Teamwork
1. Assist various stakeholders with adhoc finance related requirements.
Working conditions:
Office Based. Limited travelling might be required.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. BCOM Financial degree with major in Accounting required.
2. Completed Articles at an Audit Firm or Accounting Firm (SAICA SAIPA) required.
3. At least 2 -3 years experience in a corporate environment.
4. Experience in management accounting i.e. budgeting monthly management accounts forecasting required.
5. Experience in drafting financial statements required (using Draftworx software).
6. Experience in Property an advantage. Skills & Knowledge Required: 1. Knowledge of IFRS required
2. Sound Management Accounting abilities e.g. budgeting monthly management accounts forecasting.
3. Knowledge of company tax and VAT and experience in completing returns an advantage
4. MS Office skills:
a. MS Excel - Advanced
b. MS Outlook Basic
Personal
Attributes:
1. Problem solving find solutions for resolving problems
2. Reality testing be objective; see things as they really are.
3. Impulse control resist or delay impulse to act.
4. Flexibility adapting emotions thoughts and behaviors.
5. Stress tolerance coping with stressful situation.
6. Interpersonal relationships building mutually satisfying relationships.
7. Empathy understanding & appreciating how others feel.
8. Independence be self-directed and free from emotional dependency.
9. Assertiveness communicating feelings and beliefs; being non-offensive.
10. Social confidence be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
11. Persuasion negotiating selling influencing and attempting to persuade people or trying to change the point of view of others.
12. Multitasking dealing with several activities at a time enjoy being given new tasks before they have finished another.
13. Teamwork cooperation with others good-natured attitude and encouraging people. Being able to train and to lead.
14. Persistence sticking with tasks not giving up dislike leaving things unfinished.
15. Rule following adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
16. Attention to detail focus on detail strive for perfection and be well organized.
Employment Type
Full-Time
