Trainee / Graduate Financial Accountant

Halfway House, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

We are looking for a young, energetic and ambitious individual who is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial property company. The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting functions of the group. This role includes journal entry preparation, reconciliations, age analysis, and assisting with financial reporting.



This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified accountant who wants to develop their career in a dynamic business environment.



Responsibilities



General Ledger, Reporting and Reconciliations


Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate records in the general ledger Prepare and deliver monthly reports, supporting schedules, and reconciliations Maintain balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., prepayments, accruals, deposits, suspense) and flag unusual movements Process monthly intercompany entries (expenses, recharges, funding) and maintain reconciliation schedules Account for lease commissions received and manage reconciliation of letting commissions



Billing & Fee Management

Prepare and post monthly park management fee billing and expense entries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agreements Calculate and journalise project management fees based on internal contracts and milestones Prepare internal and external billing journals for Builders Warehouse and Promac Paint recharges Bill monthly recoveries including asset management fees, MRI licence fees, lease fees, ancillary income, and insurance allocations



Cashbook & Bank Reconciliations

Capture daily cashbook entries and ensure correct allocation of transactions Prepare weekly and month-end bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items



Audit, Compliance & Documentation

Perform monthly reconciliations between Dext expense allocations and the general ledger, ensuring accurate VAT coding and expense classification Compile supporting documentation, schedules, and transaction listings required for audits (Inospace Services and Holdco) Ensure finance documents are filed, stored, and named correctly in line with retention policies



Reporting & Management Support

Prepare working papers and supporting schedules (e.g., income analysis, cost breakdowns) to assist with monthly reporting packs Support the Financial Manager's review process by submitting accurate information timeously



Process Efficiency


Continuously look for opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes to drive efficiency



Collaboration

Work closely with finance colleagues and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives





Benefits




Basic Salary * Provident Fund and Group Risk cover (post probation)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1519550
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halfway House, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned