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Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant ready to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio? A well-established organisation within the property sector is looking for a Senior Property Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with complex reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting and property-level financial analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records across the property portfolio, while providing meaningful financial insights to management. Key Responsibilities: Manage monthly accounting and month-end processes across allocated properties. Prepare and post financial journals, accruals and reallocations. Review and analyse General Ledger and Balance Sheet movements. Prepare balance sheet and intercompany loan reconciliations. Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies and calculate interest. Prepare monthly management accounts, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets. Perform actual vs budget variance analysis per property. Prepare cash balance reports and support cash flow forecasting. Manage the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals. Prepare supporting schedules for tax submissions and year-end audits. Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries. Assist with quarterly Board reporting and covenant reporting. Prepare annual property budgets and supporting schedules. Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies. Provide ad hoc financial support and contribute to finance projects as required. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom Accounting degree Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA) Minimum 4 years' experience in an Accountant / Financial Accountant role. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills – practical proficiency is essential. Strong experience in reconciliations, General Ledger accounting and financial analysis. In-depth understanding of intercompany loans and interest calculations . Property accounting experience is highly advantageous . Experience with MDA Property Management / Accounting software is advantageous. Apply now! For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ 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: Juanette Lotter Executive Consultant
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