Accountant

About the position

Hire Resolve’s client, a leading Managing Agent in the Western Cape with a well-established reputation for delivering exceptional property management services since 1968, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full accounting function for a diverse portfolio of approximately 30 residential and commercial property clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing company that values professionalism, client service, and financial excellence.


Responsibilities

• Import and reconcile bank statements
• Receipt debtors and process debtor payments
• Manage creditor payments
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Billing of debtors and assist Debtors Clerk with reconciliations
• Post special and correction journals
• Prepare and compile monthly management packs
• Calculate and recover monthly utility charges
• Conduct municipal account reconciliations
• Handle invoice runs and statement generation
• Oversee cash flow management
• Assist with annual audits
• Prepare and present annual budgets
• Present financials at Annual General Meetings
• Execute debit order runs
• Reconcile suspense and control accounts
• Manage annual accruals
• Prepare levy clearance certificates and closing journals
• Submit VAT & PAYE returns
• Update and maintain tenants’/owners’ information
• Perform ad hoc accounting duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Accountant or 3 years’ experience as an Article Clerk
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting/Finance)
• Experience within the property industry (advantageous)
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple portfolios and meet strict deadlines
• Strong customer focus
• Clear, effective communication skills
• Highly organized and structured approach
• Positive, proactive, and can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Market-related salary
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