Senior Accountant

at  Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal at all levels.
• Problem solving & Time management.
• Analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Leadership skills

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a property accounting role.
• Strong understanding of South African property accounting standards and tax regulations (SARS property income tax).
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation calculations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Pastel and Sage.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile monthly financial statements for all portfolios. Oversee fixed asset accounting, including depreciation calculations and property valuations.
• Maintain and analyze operating budgets, identifying and addressing variances.
• Coordinate the year-end closing process for assigned properties.
• Assist with tax preparation and liaise with external auditors during annual audits.
• Prepare weekly financial reports based on turnover, purchases, and gross income.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support investment decisions and management strategies.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal at all levels.
• Problem solving & Time management.
• Analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Leadership skills.

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. If you haven’t heard from a consultant in two weeks assume that your application has been unsuccessful