Job Description

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Accountant is to manage financial operations related to property management and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. The Property Accountant is responsible for tax recons and processing, property management accounting and support, banking and cashflow management, vendor and customer support, management support, financial administration and support. The Property Accountant will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis, and provide recommendations for cost savings and process improvements. Additionally, the Property Accountant will maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure that financials are aligned with business objectives and expectations.

Job Objectives

Tax Recons and Processing:
Prepare and submit monthly annual tax returns for Angola (Imposto Predial Urbano (IPU) for Angola.
Conduct monthly reconciliation of tax control accounts in SAP.
Review IPU control sheets per tenant, ensuring accuracy.
Calculate and process tax payments for internal rentals.
Manage annual tax return submissions for Angola, including compiling working files and couriering documents on time.
Ensure registration of new buildings at the tax office.
Calculate and arrange payment for stamp tax on Angolan lease contracts. Property Management Accounting and Support:
Monitor monthly generator costs on bank statements.
Assist property manager in recovering costs from tenants related to generator usage.
Prepare budgeted turnover rental calculations.
Liaise with auditors regarding turnover certificate delivery.
Process monthly provisions and ensure timely payments to landlords.
Calculate annual turnover rental due to landlords and communicate to landlords and arrange payments.
Address queries from landlords regarding turnover calculations. Banking and Cashflow Management:
Download and reconcile electronic bank statements for multiple regions.
Ensure bank account balances and clear outstanding items by month-end.
Manage daily cash flow requirements for RSA properties.
Request bank confirmation letters and apply for guarantees when necessary. Vendor and Customer Support:
Facilitate the creation of new vendors on SAP FI.
Verify vendor application forms and supporting documentation.
Assist in capturing invoices and reconciliation for NRSA vendors.
Issue ad-hoc tax invoices to customers and allocate receipts.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of outstanding customer accounts. Management Support:
Assist the Financial Manager with annual budgeting processes by preparing lease data from SAP Real Estate.
Assist with various management reports and queries. Financial Administration and Support:
Administer office and shopping center petty cash.
Administer Namibia revenue stamps.
Raise capex requests for IT equipment.
Review Aramex monthly invoices and verify charges for validity.
Manage general admin tasks related to company vehicles I.e., up-to-date list of company vehicles.
Manage monthly journals and recon of amounts paid to Trafico awaiting finalization and recoveries from drivers.
Prepare documentation for traffic related fines and ensure recoveries from drivers
Review cost allocations to Properties GL accounts.
Assist Auditors with year-end audit related requests.
Assist with BPC submissions reports.
Generate Ad-Hoc BPC reports and management as and when required.
Investigate variances in income and expenses.
Assist in finalizing accounts during property transfers.
Assist in holding cost calculations for property acquisitions or sales.

Financial Management and Accounting (Future Focus):
Manage municipal accounts in RSA related to the Property portfolio.
Reconcile and allocate items on Shoprite Debtors account.
Handle financial entries, including monthly journals and reconciliations.
Complete and submit VAT returns for RSA companies.
Check and authorize cellphone claims.

Qualifications

Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Experience

+2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the property management industry.
Proficient with of SAP FI, BPC, SAP Real Estate.
Knowledge of property tax laws and regulations.
Proficiency in MS Office 365 with an advanced level of Excel skill.

Knowledge and Skills

Well-developed financial and accounting skills with a curiosity to research best practices along with an ongoing learning mindset.
Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity - Takes accountability for actions and mistakes.
Independent problem solver and analytical thinker xe2x80x93 Able to work with and analyse relatively complex financial concepts and calculations. Applies analytical thinking and attention to detail to come to sound and accurate conclusions.
Team player and collaborative partner xe2x80x93 Builds strong relationships. Is open, honest and direct and comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Thinks and acts independently as well as collaboratively.
Operational efficiency xe2x80x93 Someone who can spread themselves across multiple tasks simultaneously by working smartly, efficiently and effectively. Diligently staying on top of the details and understanding how they fit into the big picture.
Time management - Ability to prioritise a high volume of activities simultaneously in an unpredictable environment.
Adapting and responding to change - Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced, changing environment.
Communication skills - Approachable with good listening skills, adopts a range of communication styles to facilitate successful outcomes within the team and cross-functionally.
Writing and reporting skills xe2x80x93 Sound reporting skills and able to communicate effectively in writing while being able to explain and clarify financial concepts to a range of stakeholders accurately and succinctly.

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