Accounts Manager

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Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage the day-to-day general ledger function across multiple entities. Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, and control account reconciliations. Perform intercompany reconciliations across the group structure. Prepare monthly management accounts for review. Support month-end and year-end reporting processes. Assist with budget preparation and financial planning activities. Property Accounting Manage monthly billing processes, including rental income, escalations, recoveries, and related charges. Prepare and reconcile utility and cost recovery calculations. Monitor and maintain tenant deposit and guarantee schedules. Ensure the accurate financial administration of tenant-related transactions. Resolve escalated tenant account queries and financial discrepancies. Debtors, Creditors & Cash Management Supervise debtors and creditors functions. Oversee collections, arrears management, and account reconciliations. Review supplier reconciliations and payment preparations. Prepare payment batches for approval. Support effective cash flow management and financial controls. Compliance & Audit Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules. Assist with VAT submissions and compliance requirements. Prepare audit files and supporting documentation. Liaise with auditors and assist with audit queries. Maintain strong financial controls and governance standards. Team Leadership Supervise and support finance team members. Provide guidance and oversight to debtor and creditor functions. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Assist in streamlining finance processes and improving efficiencies. Requirements Qualifications BCom Accounting Degree; or Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles. Experience Minimum 5 years' accounting experience. Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a property accounting environment . Proven exposure to: Tenant billing Utility and cost recoveries VAT compliance Management accounts Intercompany reconciliations Month-end reporting Previous team supervision experience. Technical Skills Experience working on a property management accounting system. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong accounting knowledge and reconciliation experience. Excellent understanding of financial reporting and month-end processes. Key Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate: ✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy ✅ Excellent organisational and time-management skills ✅ Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities ✅ The ability to work effectively under month-end deadlines ✅ Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills ✅ A proactive and hands-on approach to finance Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers broad exposure across property finance, operational accounting, reporting, and team leadership. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership while gaining exposure to a complex multi-entity environment where your contribution will directly impact the success of the finance function. If you're an experienced property accountant looking for a role that combines technical accounting, leadership, and operational involvement, we'd love to hear from you. If you're looking for responsibility, exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results, this role will stretch you; and reward you. Let's connect! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting: Financial Directors Chief Financial Officers Financial Managers Financial & Senior Accountants Cost & Management Accountants Financial Controllers If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Monya Bolt 📧 Connect with me on LinkedIn!