Accountant – City Bowl

Main Purpose of the Job

Pam Golding Property Management Services (Pty) Ltd is urgently looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for all financial recording and reporting, for the Bodies Corporate and Home Owners’ Associations managed by the company. The successful candidate will be involved in the full accounting function, conducted with reference to the rules and regulations of community schemes and real estate. Responsibilities will be focused on administration, accounting, consolidation, full bookkeeping competency, debtors, creditors, treasury, cashbook, budgets and management accounts. Position is based in City Centre, Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly ZAR consolidated management reports;
• Review and authorise payment requisitions and ensure that expenses incurred are charged accordingly;
• Review and authorise monthly cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Analyse general ledger to ensure correct allocations;
• Prepare journal entries to be processed;
• Analyse variances between actual expenses and budgeted expenses;
• Authorise internet banking payments.

Key Competencies

• Ability to attain and maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required;
• Diligence and work ethic in accordance with applicable technical and professional standards;
• Detail-oriented, effective problem-solving skills and the ability to show initiative;
• Effective time management skills, ability to work under pressure and processing of volume;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment;
• Availability to attend after-hours meetings and to travel locally when needed from time to time.

Education & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12;
• Accounting degree or Diploma;
• 3 or more years working experience with exposure in a full bookkeeping role up to final TB;
• Strong technical financial accounting and management reporting skills;
• Driver’s license & reliable transport;
• SARS E-Filing;
• PASTEL;
• Knowledge of Property Management is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong MS Office skills;
• Enhanced verbal and interpersonal communication skills.