Portfolio Accountant - Sandton at Growthpoint Properties

Job purpose

To provide accounting activities related to the Office Portfolio.

Duties and responsibilities

• Check G/L of each building within the portfolio on a monthly basis and prepare the monthly financials by ensuring the following:
• Monthly contracts and municipal accounts have been paid and accrue where not paid 
• Check that recoveries are raised for operational costs and utilities
• Liaise with Property/Centre Managers regarding accruals and projections 
• Liaise with Property/Centre Managers on any anomalies relating to payments etc. in ledgers 
• Prepare and post all monthly adjusting journals 
• Processing monthly accruals and projections 
• Variance reporting 
• Projection commentary 
• Analyse and clear balance sheet accounts 
• Follow-up on outstanding creditor contractual invoices 
• Query Contractual increases above budgeted figure 
• Raise queries with Utility Managers in respect of council billings and accruals 
• Prepare monthly balance sheet recons 
• Assist with budget preparation and capturing 
• Upkeep of financial records for Audit purposes 
• Monthly prepare income comparison to budget report and compare month to month movement on tenant level

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or similar 
• At least 3 years relevant working experience

Competencies and Skills

• Ability to manage own time and work extended hours when required 
• Team player 
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong organizational abilities 
• Accuracy, consistency and attention to detail 
• Proficient in Excel