Hire Resolve is seeking a skilled Financial Administrator on behalf of their client, a reputable property management company. This role involves handling critical financial processes such as bookkeeping, compliance, and reporting within the property management sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid financial background, experience in property management operations, and familiarity with South African regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while advancing your career in financial administration


Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including capturing transactions and reconciling accounts.

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, management reports, and audit documents.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank statements and ledgers.
• Oversee rental and community scheme billing, ensuring accuracy in invoices and statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices and client payments.
• Administer automated debit orders and ensure timely allocation of funds.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets, highlighting variances for management review.
• Ensure all financial practices comply with South African laws, including the Companies Act and tax regulations (e.g., VAT submissions).
• Prepare and submit required statutory returns, including SARS submissions and financial audits.
• Utilize financial management software to streamline financial operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial workflows.
• Act as the financial liaison between trustees, property owners, and management teams.

• Provide trustees and stakeholders with detailed financial reports and updates as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA, or bookkeeping certifications) are advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial administration, preferably within the property management or real estate sector.
• Familiarity with managing trust accounts and understanding community scheme financial structures.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using property management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English; additional South African languages are a plus.

• Availability to attend occasional trustee or community meetings outside regular working hours.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
• Please use "Financial Administrator" as your subject line when applying via email

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.