Accountant

Position title : ACCOUNTANT Position reports to : FINANCIAL MANAGER Business Unit : PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Main purpose / objective of the position: To ensure that finance is seen as a value adding business partner (Business Tenants, property management and clients). Develop Finance's influence in the making of business decisions. To action and oversee the financial processes to deliver accurate and timeous reporting to clients. Decision making authority: This position operates within budget parameters and Decision framework. Decisions are based on knowledge of systems and theory and are chosen from prescribed policies and procedures. Experience / Education: Minimum BCom. with Accounting III and at least 2 years relevant working experience. Skills required: Computer literacy :MDA ; Pastel; MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook Administration Skills; Time Management; Advanced Financial Calculations and reporting Knowledge required: Detailed knowledge of Policies and procedures; Capital expenditure; Legal aspects; Tax (including VAT); GAAP & IFRS Competencies required: Communication; Analytical Thinking; Problem solving & decision making; Tolerance for stress; Customer Relationship Building; Team work and cooperation; Customer and quality focus; Financial and Business Acumen; Accuracy; Drive and productivity Major drivers of work volume : Client requirements; complexity of reporting Interface / relationships with: Internal: Financial Manager, Property Manager, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, Leasing Controller External: Clients Fund Controllers, Asset Managers Computer literacy :MDA ; Pastel; MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook Administration Skills; Time Management; Advanced Financial Calculations and reporting