Bookkeeping Manager
Location: Durban
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 1 week ago
Contact: karenm@trafalgar.co.za
Job Overview:
Trafalgar Durban is seeking a Bookkeeping Manager to lead their Sectional Title bookkeeping team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations and meeting service requirements for their clients.
Responsibilities:
- General Ledger Analysis: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity of information. Use Qdocs for cross-referencing.
- Journal Entries: Capture entries to correct misallocations and update external and investment account balances.
- Bank Account Oversight: Monitor reserve fund bank accounts and ensure equity accounts are balanced.
- Reporting: Escalate variances and issues on Chairman Pack reports to Portfolio Managers.
- Reconciliations: Handle municipal reconciliations monthly and escalate queries regarding insurance claims, petty cash, and legal fees.
- Chairman’s Packs: Ensure monthly packs are sent within the relevant timeframe.
- Budget Preparation: Prepare annual and reserve fund budgets, incorporating the 10-year maintenance plan.
- Taxation: Prepare and submit income tax returns, VAT returns, and maintain compliance with SARS.
- Audit Preparation: Scrutinize general ledgers and prepare audit files, ensuring completeness and validity of financial data.
- New Take-Ons: Manage the accounting requirements for new buildings under the portfolio.
- Team Management: Provide continuous support to the accounting team and portfolio managers.
Requirements:
- Strong financial management experience, particularly in property or sectional title management.
- Expertise in tax compliance, financial reporting, and budget preparation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Reporting Lines:
The Bookkeeping Manager will report directly to the National Accounts Manager and will be accountable to the Community Scheme Department Manager.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CVs to karenm@trafalgar.co.za.
This position is ideal for individuals with a background in financial management within the property sector, seeking to take on a leadership role.
