Portfolio Accountant - - Johannesburg

Are you passionate about precision in financial management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where attention to detail is key? My client looking for a dedicated Portfolio Accountant to join their team and ensure the financial integrity of their diverse property portfolio. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, apply now!
This position is based in Sandton (Johannesburg North).

Duties:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Conduct monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts for each property in the portfolio.
Prepare monthly financial statements with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects.
Verify and process monthly contracts and municipal payments, making accruals where necessary.
Ensure operational costs and utilities are accurately accounted for through recovery processes.

Collaborative Liaison:
Collaborate closely with Property/Centre Managers to address accruals, projections, and anomalies in payments.
Act as a point of contact for Property/Centre Managers, addressing ledger-related queries and discrepancies promptly and effectively.

Journal Entry & Adjustment:
Prepare and post all necessary monthly adjusting journals with precision and timeliness.
Process monthly accruals and projections to maintain financial accuracy and transparency.

Performance Analysis:
Generate comprehensive variance reports and provide insightful commentary on projections and financial performance.
Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Problem Resolution & Optimization:
Proactively follow up on outstanding creditor invoices, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
Address contractual increases above budgeted figures, raising queries and seeking resolutions as needed.

Data Analysis & Reconciliation:
Scrutinize utility billings and accruals, querying discrepancies with Utility Managers to ensure accuracy.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial transparency and integrity.

Administrative Support & Compliance:
Assist in budget preparation and capture, contributing to strategic financial planning.
Maintain meticulous financial records for audit purposes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Performance Tracking & Benchmarking:
Prepare monthly income comparison reports against budgeted figures, analyzing tenant-level movements to optimize financial performance.

Job Experience and Skills Required: