Job Description

POSITION PURPOSEResponsible for overseeing and directing accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset, and cost accounting. Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data. Oversees and prepares entries and adjustments to Company records, files, and statements. Review financial and variance analyses and assists with budget preparation. Provides managers with information necessary for decision-making. Directs, trains, supervises, and appraises accounting personnel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES1. Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of all accounting department functions.
a. Ensures that accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed.
b. Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas.
c. Resolves complicated accounting errors and discrepancies.
d. Assists with budget preparations and formulation of 1, 3 and 5 year projections and financial analyses.
e. Undertakes quarterly and periodic reviews, assess and review forecast in accordance with financial results.
f. Recalculate and review financial income, including management and admin fees on rental recoveries.
g. Prepares regular reports and statements for management.
h. Posts portfolio transactions to the appropriate general ledger account.
i. Review and reconciles general ledger accounts as required.
j. Completes required records and reports and maintains files.
k. Ensures that accounting functions are completed in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations.
p. Control of various financial functions including Balance Sheets, Creditors, and allocation of funds received ex debtors, check and authorize payments from accounts.
q. Manage and control various bookkeeping duties and functions, including:
xefx82xb7 Regular and timeous rent rolls and rental statements
xefx82xb7 Disbursement statements/Landlord distributions
xefx82xb7 Bank reconciliations
xefx82xb7 Ensuring all invoices for the period have been authorised and captured in creditor module
xefx82xb7 Creditors reconciliation's
xefx82xb7 Reconciling general ledger to debtors ledger, Balance sheet and income statement, loan balances, company accounts
xefx82xb7 Preparing trial balances from source documents
xefx82xb7 Preparing balance sheets and income statements
xefx82xb7 Preparing notes to the reports and variance analysis
xefx82xb7 Consolidations
xefx82xb7 Preparing monthly group consolidation
xefx82xb7 Filing copies of final monthly reports
xefx82xb7 Maintaining back ups of accounting data
xefx82xb7 Participate in annual audit
xefx82xb7 Ensure companies are registered
xefx82xb7 Net income payments to owners / clients
xefx82xb7 Adjustment accounts for properties purchased or sold
xefx82xb7 Oversee payment of Company and property related accounts. Ensure recovery ex tenants as appropriate
r. Produces various management reports, including:
xefx82xb7 Detailed and summarised income statements
xefx82xb7 Preparation of Board packs
xefx82xb7 Monthly and Annual figures
xefx82xb7 Ensure the production of monthly reports for clients/owners:-
xefx82xb7 Monthly financial statements2. Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.3. Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.
a. Assists area personnel as needed.
b. Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.
c. Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems or concerns.
d. Attends & participates in meetings as required4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
a. Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.
b. Completes special projects as assigned.
c. Ensures that Accounting Department work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.
d. Assist in approval, appointments and management of payments to service companies and suppliers.
e. Signing of cheques and EFT transfer.
f. Management of Staff on leave, guidance, mentorship and advice AccountantsEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.
Understanding of related regulations, statutes, and filing requirements.
Knowledge of related computer applications.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5 years of Property accounting experience as well as JV accounting experience and it must have been in a listed fund environment.SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to assist and supervise others.
Well-organised and attentive to detail.
Able to meet deadlines and manage projects.
Proficient in computer operations.
Strong analytical skills.
Good excel Skills/Pivot
Emotional Intelligence

Broll Property Group