Senior Property Financial Accountant
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Start free — we apply for you →A well-established organisation within the property sector is looking for a Senior Property Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with complex reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting and property-level financial analysis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records across the property portfolio, while providing meaningful financial insights to management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage monthly accounting and month-end processes across allocated properties.
- Prepare and post financial journals, accruals and reallocations.
- Review and analyse General Ledger and Balance Sheet movements.
- Prepare balance sheet and intercompany loan reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies and calculate interest.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets.
- Perform actual vs budget variance analysis per property.
- Prepare cash balance reports and support cash flow forecasting.
- Manage the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.
- Prepare supporting schedules for tax submissions and year-end audits.
- Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries.
- Assist with quarterly Board reporting and covenant reporting.
- Prepare annual property budgets and supporting schedules.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
- Provide ad hoc financial support and contribute to finance projects as required.
Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom Accounting degree Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA) Minimum 4 years' experience in an Accountant / Financial Accountant role. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills practical proficiency is essential. Strong experience in reconciliations, General Ledger accounting and financial analysis. In-depth understanding of intercompany loans and interest calculations . Property accounting experience is highly advantageous . Experience with MDA Property Management / Accounting software is advantageous.
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