Property Accountant - Sandton

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a motivated, detail-oriented Property Accountant to join Excellerate JHI's property finance team in Sandton. The position involves supporting day-to-day accounts payable and financial administration processes across a property portfolio, ensuring supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date. It offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial systems, supplier management, VAT compliance, general ledger processes, reporting, and internal controls, building a strong foundation in accounting while developing knowledge of the property industry. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Processing supplier and intercompany invoices accurately and timeously. * Ensuring invoices comply with VAT and internal billing requirements. * Ensuring all recurring monthly invoices are received from suppliers. * Preparing creditor reconciliations. * Resolving supplier queries and reconciling outstanding items. * Preparing supplier and intercompany approval lists and providing variance commentary. * Generating weekly payment runs and completing the required checks and sign-offs. * Processing credit card expenditure. * Preparing monthly credit card reconciliations and analysis. * Maintaining monthly supplier payment checklists and controls. * Preparing intercompany balance confirmation letters. * Assisting with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations. * Maintaining vendor information and documentation. * Monitoring B-BBEE certificates and affidavits and following up on expired documentation. * Preparing B-BBEE procurement reports. * Supporting audit requirements by preparing and maintaining supporting documentation. * Producing monthly reports and statistics from finance systems. * Maintaining accurate filing, record-keeping, and archiving. * Assisting with statement runs and other finance administration as required. * Ensuring that best practice, internal controls, and corporate governance requirements are adhered to. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Inherent requirements for the position:** * A BCom degree with Accounting III, or an equivalent relevant accounting qualification. * A sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and general ledger processes. * A basic understanding of VAT and financial compliance requirements. * Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. * Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. * Good organisational and time-management skills. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * A willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop professionally. * Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Previous accounting or accounts payable experience is not essential, provided you demonstrate a sound academic foundation and the aptitude to develop in the role. * **Advantageous experience and skills:** * Up to 2 years' relevant experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable. * Exposure to the property management or real estate industry. * Experience using MDA or SAP. * Experience with supplier reconciliations, invoice processing, or payment runs. * Intermediate or advanced Excel skills. * Exposure to financial reporting, VAT compliance, or audit preparation. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a sound academic foundation in accounting. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess strong numerical, analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and time-management skills, along with excellent attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and effective communication skills. A willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop professionally is essential. Previous accounting or accounts payable experience is not a strict requirement, provided the candidate demonstrates an aptitude to develop in the role. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/property-accountant-sandton-excellerate-jhi Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• SAP

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