Accountant - City Bowl, Cape Town at Pam Golding Properties

Main Purpose of the Job    

• Pam Golding Property Management Services (Pty) Ltd is urgently looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for all financial recording and reporting, for the Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations managed by the company. The successful candidate will be involved in the full accounting function, conducted with reference to the rules and regulations of community schemes and real estate. Responsibilities will be focused on administration, accounting, consolidation, full bookkeeping competency, debtors, creditors, treasury, cashbook, budgets and management accounts. Position is based in City Centre, Cape Town.
• Priority will be given to candidates who are available immediately.

Key Responsibilities    

• Prepare monthly ZAR consolidated management reports.
• Review and authorise payment requisitions and ensure that expenses incurred are charged accordingly.
• Review and authorise monthly cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse general ledger to ensure correct allocations.
• Prepare journal entries to be processed.
• Analyse variances between actual expenses and budgeted expenses.
• Authorise internet banking payments.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns where applicable.

Key Competencies    

• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to attain and maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required.
• Diligence and work ethic in accordance with applicable technical and professional standards.
• Detail-oriented, effective problem-solving skills and the ability to show initiative.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Effective time management skills, ability to work under pressure and processing of volume.
• Enhanced verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Availability to attend after-hours meetings and to travel locally when needed from time to time.

Education & Experience    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Accounting degree or Diploma.
• 3 or more years working experience with exposure in a full bookkeeping role up to final TB.
• Driver’s license & reliable transport.
• SARS E-Filing
• PASTEL
• VIP payroll experience is an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills Required    

• Knowledge of MDA Property Manager is an added advantage.
• Strong technical financial accounting and management reporting skills.