Job Description

Job Title: Accountant
Reports to: Financial Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Position Location: Western Cape
Purpose of Position/Objective
Manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting. Handles invoices, and expenses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. They may also analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings. Additionally, they collaborate with other departments to support
financial decision-making and ensure the shopping center's financial health.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Strategy

• Assist in strategic financial planning initiatives, such as expansion projects or capital investments.

• Provide financial analysis and support for decision-making, including evaluating the financial feasibility of new initiatives.

• Collaborate with management to develop long-term financial strategies to support the shopping center's growth objectives.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on financial analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting o Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts for the shopping center.

• Monitor budget performance and identify areas of concern

or potential savings.

• Collaborate with management to adjust budgets and forecasts as needed.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor management.

• Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of rent and other revenues.

• Monitor cash flow to optimise working capital management. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.

• Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance with policies and procedures.

• Implement corrective actions to address any deficiencies or risks identified during audits.

Financial Systems Management

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, namely the MDA system.

• Train staff on the use of financial systems and ensure data integrity.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to streamline financial operations.

Competencies/Attributes - General
Accountability
Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to delivering on his/her duty and presenting oneself as a credible representative of the Company to maintain the stakeholders trust
Adaptability
Develops innovative approaches to address problems and drive continuous improvement in Company processes; drives effective and smooth change initiatives across the Company by communicating, confirming understanding, and actively working with stakeholders to overcome resistance
Cultural Awareness
Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics; treats all people fairly and consistently; effectively works with people from diverse backgrounds by treating them with dignity and respect
Communication
Respectfully listens to others to gain a full understanding of issues; comprehends written material;
presents information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to ensure others understand
his/her ideas; appropriately adapts his/her message, style, and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences
Conflict Management
Addresses conflicts by focusing on the issues at hand to develop effective solutions when disputes or disagreements occur; helps others resolve conflicts by providing impartial mediation when needed
Creativity and Initiative
Applies creative problem-solving skills to his/her work to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking "smart" risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple
alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas
Decision Making
Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the Company
Results Orientated
Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves achievable, yet aggressive, goals; consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on Company goals
Requirements

• Qualifications o Accounting Bachelors Degree

• Experience o 3 year Experience in a similar role

• Skills: o MDA property Management

• MS Office

• Minimum Competency o Problem solving abilities

• Attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Deadline driven

• Team player

• Be able to work under pressure

Skills Required