Job Summary
Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Reporting and Record Keeping - Prepare and maintain accurate financial records with more complex accounting tasks. - Review various financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. - Generate monthly management accounts, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. - Assist the Financial Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. 2. Group Accounting - Prepare group accounting entries, ensuring accurate intercompany bookkeeping. - Investigate and resolve any intercompany discrepancies promptly. 3. Reconciliations - Review reconciliations of accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial records. - Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. 4. Support for Budgeting and Forecasting - Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the Financial Manager. - Monitor actual performance against the budget, identify variances, and report findings. 5. Tax Compliance and Filing - Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with income tax filings. - Handle other tax returns as required, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations. - Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities as needed. 6. Accounts Payable and Receivable Management - Assist with the approval and processing of invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and processed on time. - Support the management of outstanding payments and ensure the timely collection of receivables. 7. Audit and Compliance Support - Assist in preparing information for internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary financial documentation is organized and accurate. - Support the Financial Manager in maintaining internal controls and financial compliance. 8. Support for Financial Manager - Provide technical accounting support to the Financial Manager, allowing them to focus on management-level tasks. - Assist in financial analysis and participate in special projects as needed. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, or equivalent. Experience (Preferred but not required): Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance. Experience in property development and/or management. Experience with property management systems, specifically MRI Property Central. Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, particularly relating to group accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with cloud-based technology platforms (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint) for managing financial data and documents. Fluent in English and Afrikaans due to client base Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful