Accountant at Excellerate JHI

About the role

Join our company where you will play an important role in positioning finance as a strategic business partner. Your responsibilities will center around enhancing finance’s influence in decision-making processes, overseeing financial operations and delivering insightful reporting to clients.

What you will bring

• Minimum BCom with Accounting III or equivalent qualification.
• CPA or CA qualification will be advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally within the property management or real estate industry.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite, particularly Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Thorough understanding of financial policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with capital expenditure processes and management.
• Proficient in tax principles, including VAT, and their application.
• Sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Analytical mindset with a strategic approach to financial management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.

What you will be doing

As an important member of our team, you will undertake a variety of responsibilities crucial to the smooth operation and financial oversight of our property management division. Key duties include:

• Management Packs: Preparation and distribution of comprehensive management packs containing financial reports and analyses.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Ensuring accuracy and completeness of balance sheet accounts through regular reconciliations.
• Accruals Quarterly: Managing accruals to accurately reflect financial obligations and expenses.
• Close Off Checks: Conducting thorough checks to ensure timely and accurate financial period closings.
• Ad Hoc PM & AM Queries: Addressing and resolving queries from Property Managers and Asset Managers promptly and effectively.
• Income Statement & Utility Reports: Compiling and sending out income statements and utility reports to stakeholders.
• Post Clearance Journals: Processing journals to adjust accounts as per clearance requirements.
• Assisting PM Annual Budget: Supporting Property Managers in annual budget preparation and uploading onto the system.
• Bank Reconciliations: Performing regular reconciliations to ensure accuracy between bank records and financial statements.
• VAT Calculations and Submissions: Managing VAT calculations and timely submission in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cash Management: Overseeing cash flow to ensure liquidity needs are met and optimizing cash balances.
• Ad Hoc Landlord Queries: Addressing queries from landlords regarding financial matters as they arise.
• Close Off Reports: Compiling and finalizing detailed reports to conclude financial periods accurately.
• Contract Fees: Managing and processing contract fees in accordance with agreements.
• Loan Balancing (Monthly): Conducting monthly checks and adjustments related to loans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Cash Summary Reports: Generating and distributing concise cash summary reports for management review.
• Management Fee Transfer: Facilitating the transfer of management fees to external stakeholders as required.
• Credit Vetting: Conducting credit vetting processes across all relevant transactions.
• Audit Queries: Addressing and resolving queries from auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Submission of Income Statements & Utility Reports: Timely submission of accurate income statements and utility reports to relevant parties.
• Attend Utility Meetings: Participating in utility meetings as necessary to discuss financial aspects and provide insights