Accountant

Full time @Broll Property Group in Accounting
  • 61 Katherine Street Sandton, Johannesburg South Africa 2196 View on Map
  • Post Date : September 15, 2025
  • Apply Before : August 4, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 83958
  • Offered Salary  0
  • Career Level  Intermediate or mid-level
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Accounting
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing and directing operational accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and cost accounting. Ensures accurate, timely financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. Supports audits, budgeting, and forecasting, and maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

🔑 Essential Functions

1. Accounting Operations & Reporting

  • Review monthly financial reports and working papers
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
  • Maintain accurate records and files
  • Prepare trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and notes
  • Manage JV accounts, shareholder loan schedules, owner distributions, and adjustment accounts
  • Oversee petty cash reimbursements and building recoverable expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, marketing, license/lease fees)
  • Prepare VAT reconciliations and submission schedules
  • Maintain accounting schedules (e.g., depreciation, assets, WIP, tenant installations, lease commissions, utility accruals, revenue, procurement)
  • File final monthly reports to building folders

2. Audit & Compliance

  • Participate in annual and internal audits
  • Provide schedules, calculations, and substantiating documents
  • Process approved adjustment, taxation, and retained earnings journals
  • Ensure trial balances tie back to audited financial statements
  • Review tax calculations and ensure submission records are maintained

3. Financial Analysis & Forecasting

  • Prepare financial and variance analyses
  • Develop and review 1–3 year budgets and rolling forecasts
  • Report on financial income (e.g., management/admin fees, letting commissions, interest earnings)

4. Problem Resolution

  • Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and errors
  • Ensure timely correction and documentation of issues

5. Stakeholder Communication

  • Coordinate with Operations and Property Managers to obtain/correct data
  • Keep management informed of activities and issues
  • Attend meetings and maintain professional relationships with vendors, agencies, and auditors

6. Additional Duties

  • Stay updated on accounting developments and regulations
  • Complete special projects and support colleagues during leave
  • Maintain clean, secure work areas
  • Share best practices and train team members

📈 Performance Measurements

  • Accuracy and timeliness of accounting records and reports
  • Prompt resolution of discrepancies
  • Effective communication and coordination with personnel
  • Compliance with policies and procedures
  • Management is kept informed of relevant activities

🎓 Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience/training

Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Excel (including PivotTables)

Experience

  • 3+ years in property accounting and listed property funds
  • JV accounting experience preferred

Skills

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong analytical and math skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
  • Cooperative, professional, and able to work under pressure

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