Accountant at Trafalgar Property and Financial Services

Job Description

Trafalgar Birdhaven in Gauteng is looking for an ambitious and meticulous candidate. Candidates must be in possession of a financial accounting diploma, have 2 years bookkeeping experience and must be computer literate. Comprehensive knowledge on budget preparation, taxation and review of audited financials are required.

The primary focus of the Sectional Title Accountant is to manage all facets of their portfolio and to ensure accurate, consistent and prompt financial management which should be in line with world class service delivery and in accordance with the management agreement.

Requirements:

• N. Dip in Accounting / B.Com Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years work experience
• Previous property sector experience an added advantage
• Computer Literacy - Advanced Microsoft Office
• Driver's license (own transport)

Job description:

• Review of monthly performance to budget;
• Preparation of annual budgets and loading AGM approved budgets;
• Prepare and submit the annual income tax return with reference to the audited financial statements;
• Audit file preparation (Audit file to leave the office within 1 month of financial year end);
• Review of Audited Financial Statements, resolution of audit queries, distribution of AFS and capturing of audit adjustments on Unibase;
• Managing correspondence between key role players;
• Administration of large portfolio legislation;
• Adhoc duties for the Head of the Department.

Required skills:

• Understanding Sectional Title Act and Companies Act
• Understanding of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Basic accounting principles
• Ability to read and understand sectional plans
• Organised and schedule driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail.