Senior Accountant

4 days ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Excellerate JHI Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients.  We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Why choose us

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

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

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

  • Minimum BCom with Accounting III 
  • At least 2-5 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.
Additional demonstrable requirements:
  • 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:

Financial Reporting: 
  • Provide Management information and reports, 
  • Communication with clients,
  • Statutory reporting,
  • 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
Manage Audit requirements
  • Handle queries on audit reports
  • Preparation of audit packs
  • Arrange audits as required
Manage Data Integrity
  • Contracts – check contract summary for accuracy
  • Manage integrity of data
  • 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 JHI 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
  • Hand overs: Coordination of financial process
Attend monthly client meetings
Monthly feedback to management regarding the Management meeting.
Verify expenses against Project lists
Ensure use of correct accounts
Calculating and invoicing of
management fee.
Review Commissions for accuracy & posting of batches

Legal Compliance
  • Complete VAT returns
  • Complete income tax returns (where necessary)
Manage of GPS sundry debtor (incl commissions)
Provide input in GPS property management budgets

Cash management
  • Owner payments
  • Cashflow recons
JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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