Trainee / Graduate Financial Accountant

Overview Halfway House, South Africa | Posted on 09/03/2025 Inospace is a leading owner and operator of serviced logistics parks. We have established ourselves as a leader in providing a network of innovative spaces and solutions. With logistics solutions, fulfilment centres, on-site facilities and value-added services, Inospace addresses entrepreneurs' most critical challenges when managing and growing their businesses. Job Description We are looking for a young, energetic and ambitious individual who is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial property company. The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting functions of the group. This role includes journal entry preparation, reconciliations, age analysis, and assisting with financial reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant who wants to develop their career in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities General Ledger, Reporting and Reconciliations Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate records in the general ledger Prepare and deliver monthly reports, supporting schedules, and reconciliations Maintain balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., prepayments, accruals, deposits, suspense) and flag unusual movements Process monthly intercompany entries (expenses, recharges, funding) and maintain reconciliation schedules Account for lease commissions received and manage reconciliation of letting commissions Billing & Fee Management Prepare and post monthly park management fee billing and expense entries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agreements Calculate and journalise project management fees based on internal contracts and milestones Prepare internal and external billing journals for Builders Warehouse and Promac Paint recharges Bill monthly recoveries including asset management fees, MRI licence fees, lease fees, ancillary income, and insurance allocations Cashbook & Bank Reconciliations Capture daily cashbook entries and ensure correct allocation of transactions Prepare weekly and month-end bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items Audit, Compliance & Documentation Perform monthly reconciliations between Dext expense allocations and the general ledger, ensuring accurate VAT coding and expense classification Compile supporting documentation, schedules, and transaction listings required for audits (Inospace Services and Holdco) Ensure finance documents are filed, stored, and named correctly in line with retention policies Reporting & Management Support Prepare working papers and supporting schedules (e.g., income analysis, cost breakdowns) to assist with monthly reporting packs Support the Financial Manager’s review process by submitting accurate information timeously Process Efficiency Continuously look for opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes to drive efficiency Work closely with finance colleagues and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives Requirements Must be South African Citizen Must be willing to work onsite at our Allandale Exchange Office Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (completed or in final year) Strong Excel skills (basic pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) Newly qualified or up to 1–2 years of accounting experience Exposure to property finance systems (MDA/MRI) is advantageous but not required We are committed to employment equity and invite candidates from all designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act, to apply. Basic Salary Provident Fund and Group Risk cover (post probation) #J-18808-Ljbffr