Portfolio Accountant

 Ensure that accurate and complete general ledgers are
maintained.
 Ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled on a
monthly basis and that reconciling items are cleared
timeously.
 Review bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
 Monthly reconciliation and confirmation of intercompany
loan accounts if applicable.
 Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register including the
following:
 the allocation and addition of Fixed Assets
 monthly generation of depreciation
 reconciliation of the fixed asset clearing account
 reconciliation of the fixed asset register to the
general ledger in Great Plains
 Preparation and timely submission of monthly Vat returns
via e-filing by the 25th of each month
 for the respective entities making up the specific
portfolio
 Reconciliation of the vat clearing account
 Follow up on outstanding refunds
 Processing of tenant deposit refunds and appropriations.
 Calculation of collection commission per the rent roll.
 Ensuring that the Debtors Clearing account is reconciled and
cleared on a regular basis.
 Update and distribute the monthly cut-off schedule.
 Identify depreciable assets from the Capex and Tenant
Installation accounts.
 Prepare monthly journals as required including: pro rata
allocations of interest & bank charges, net income
distributions and capex claims.
 Prepare monthly financial packs for external clients and
balance cash flow documents and supporting schedules.
 All responsibilities associated with being a cheque signatory.
 Review the ledgers and identify monthly accruals.
 Assist in ensuring that controls and procedures are adhered
to and identify control weaknesses that may require
additional controls to be implemented.
 Provision of accounting and administrative assistance as and
when required.
 Assist property managers with finance related issues
relating to the property portfolio under management.
 Discuss monthly accruals with property managers and
ensure that the necessary amendments are done to
accurately reflect the financial status of the buildings;
 Timeously prepare preliminary financial statements and
advise property managers when ready.
 Review preliminary financial statements per building and
assess holistically whether recurring entries has been
captured.
 Prepare Financial Statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
 Matric (Must)
 B.Com Honours or a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Experience
 3-5 years’ relevant experience as an Accountant
 Audit experience will be an added advantage.
 Financial statements preparation in accordance with IFRS is
mandatory.
 To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive
knowledge.
 Of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Excel; accounting software; and
MS Office