Junior Finance Accountant: Group Finance - Parktown North Johannesburg at PPS

Job Advert Summary    

• The role is responsible for the processing and reporting of financial transactions of subsidiaries: PPS Foundation and PPS Property Fund Trust, as well as the PPS Holdings Trust. 
• Reporting to the Manager: Finance, the incumbent is responsible for the full financial function: capturing, reporting, reconciling and commentary of financial information for the entities. Reporting includes management accounts as well as IFRS financials statements.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification:

• Bachelor of Commerce or
• 5 Years of Financial working experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience with Property accounting investment and reporting and dealing with property agents is advantageous.
• Proven track record of being involved in the preparation or audit of Annual Financial Statements.   
• Proven track record of being involved in Budgets.
• Proven track record in preparation of VAT returns.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Confident.
• Self-starter.
• Able to communicate and confidently work with Senior management.
• Persuasive and influential.
• Good networking skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Manages expectations.
• Self-aware.
• Professional.
• Responsible & accountable.
• Attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Processing:   

• Processing transactions in the General Ledger system including income, expenses, provisions and other.
• Responsible for the invoicing and monitoring of payments between company and subsidiaries
• Authorisation of procurement payment

Month-end reporting:

• Liaison with Property management company for operational Property transactions.
• Commentary on variances in the I/S and B/S for the various entities.
• Monitoring of expenses to Budget by Company / Cost centre and familiar with reasons for variances.
• Preparation of monthly VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Preparation of Property Trust Dashboard.
• Full responsibility for ensuring PPS Insco/PPS Namibia/Property Trust leases are billed in line with the lease contracts.
• Full administration of lease contracts and lease renewals for PPS Property Trust, PPS Insco and PPS Namibia including contracting process.

Reconciling:

• Reconciling all relevant balance sheet accounts to third party documentation.
• Resolving outstanding issues timeously.

Budgeting:  

• Overseeing and managing the budget process for the various entities.
• Input of budgets for central costs and revenues.
• Review of budgets and obtain a sound knowledge of what is driving income and expenses.
• Preparing budget /forecast presentations for Exco and Board budget meetings

Statutory reporting:

• Preparation of the annual financial statements of the various entities.
• Providing all requested information to auditors and attending to Audit queries 

Team support:

• Providing input into tax and statutory reporting.
• Work closely with bookkeepers & creditors to ensure correct accounting and allocations in General Ledger.
• Assisting with Ad Hoc requests

Ad Hoc:

• Set up of monthly Property work group meetings, minutes and follow up on execution of items.
• Prepare working papers on building sales and purchases.
• Review of property management expense approvals and facilitate approval process.
• Facilitate contract management process for Service Level Agreements.
• Trustee of the Body Corporate of 7 Anerley Property.

Strategic Orientation:

• This role gives technical input into Accounting for all entities.
• Responsible for preparation of General Ledger items, reconciliation and reporting.
• Key person ensuring control environment is sound regarding Financial Reporting.
•  Key in ensuring the SLA is met by the Property Management company

Communication:

• Is articulate and communicates in a logical way and structures information to meet the needs and understanding of intended audiences, including senior management/executives.
• Expresses opinions, information and key points of view clearly and assertively.
• Is confident in conceptualising, building and presenting plans related to presentations.
• Anticipates and responds appropriately to the needs, reactions and feedback of various  stakeholders internally and externally.

Commercial Acumen:

• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Able to meet strict deadlines.
• Managing process and people to meet strategic objectives.
• Demonstrates awareness of industry trends and opportunities and keeps up to date with tax legislation changes.