Property Accountant

*Reference: JHB002290-LdS-1* To ensure that finance is seen as a value adding business partner (Business Tenants, property management and clients). Develop Finance's influence in the making of business decisions. To oversee the financial processes and reporting to clients. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum BCom. with Accounting III and at least 2 years Property Accounting experience. * Computer literacy: SAP; NICOR / MDA ; MS Office – Excel, Word and Outlook Administration Skills; Time Management; Advanced Financial Calculations and reporting * Detailed knowledge of Policies and procedures; Capital expenditure; Legal aspects; Tax (including VAT); GAAP & IFRS DUTIES: Financial Reporting * Provide Management information and reports * Pro-active communication with clients * Statutory reporting * Provide ad hoc reports when required * Handling of queries relating to the financial reporting Budgeting and Forecasting * Budget management * Coordination including the establishment of deviations * Compilation, in conjunction with Business, of annual budgets * Reporting on deviations * Handling of queries * Budget Class rates - Compare tariffs against budgets, Identify tendencies, Updating of tariffs. * Amend monthly projections Audit requirements * Handle queries on audit reports * Preparation of audit packs * Arrange audits as required Data Integrity * Contracts – check contract summary for accuracy * Manage integrity of data on Nicor * Lease Audits Balance sheet control * Maintain General ledger account list * Clearing of take on accounts * Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet items * Maintain Intercompany loan account between the Company and Client, invoicing & collection thereof * Maintain fixed asset registers * Follow up of long outstanding items * Reporting on Balance sheet Take on & Hand overs of buildings * Capturing of take on balances on TB * Hand overs - Coordination of financial process Monthly management meetings * Attend monthly client meetings * Monthly feedback to management regarding the Management meeting Review of actuals * Verify expenses against Project lists * Ensure use of correct accounts (Expenditure vs Capital) * Control accuracy * Investigate problem areas in actuals Management fees & Commissions * Calculating and invoicing of management fee * Review Commissions for accuracy & posting of batches Legal Compliance * Complete VAT returns * Complete income tax returns (where necessary) Review of the Company * Management of company sundry debtor (incl commissions) * Provide input in the Company property management budgets Cash management * Owner payments * Cashflow recons R Monthly