Portfolio Accountant

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Portfolio Accountant to provide comprehensive accounting support across a property portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting effective portfolio management.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate monthly accounting, financial reporting and projections across the portfolio.
• Review monthly financial results, including balance sheet reconciliations for each property.
• Oversee and provide guidance and support to the Creditors Department.
• Authorise petty cash, municipal accounts and supplier payments on relevant systems.
• Attend monthly portfolio meetings and ensure financial queries are resolved timeously.
• Ensure accounting policies are consistently applied and aligned with relevant sector guidelines.
• Oversee financial reporting for co-owned properties and joint ventures.
• Review adjustment accounts relating to property acquisitions and disposals and ensure balance sheets are appropriately cleared.
• Assist with budgeting and the annual audit process.
• Liaise with the Utilities Department regarding municipal and rates queries.
• Attend to VAT returns where required.
• Provide ad hoc financial support to relevant internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience within the property industry.
• Good knowledge of property accounting principles.
• Experience working with property portfolios, co-owned properties or joint ventures.
• Strong negotiation and management skills.
• A flexible, adaptable and professional approach with the ability to work effectively within a team.

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