Senior Bookkeeper Job at Hire Resolve

• Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of property clients for a leading managing agency based in Bellville, Northern Suburbs. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this position oversees complete monthly management packs, municipal reconciliations, annual budget presentations, and statutory submissions within a dynamic property management environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Portfolio Accounting: Oversee the full accounting lifecycle for a portfolio of approximately 30 residential and commercial property clients.
• Reconciliations & Cash Management: Execute daily bank statement imports, bank reconciliations, municipal recons, and control/suspense account reconciliations.
• Debtors & Creditors Operations: Process debtor receipting, utility recoveries, billing, statement runs, debit order processing, and timeous supplier payments.
• Financial Reporting & Governance: Post adjustment/accrual journals, assemble monthly management packs, prepare annual budgets, and assist with annual audit processes.
• AGM Presentation & Client Liaison: Present financial statements at Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and liaise directly with property owners and trustees.
• Statutory Compliance: Handle timeous submissions and calculations for VAT and PAYE.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Bookkeeper. Prior experience inside the property management or real estate sector is highly advantageous.
• Language Proficiency: Complete fluency in both English and Afrikaans (essential for stakeholder engagement and AGM presentations).
• Education: Relevant tertiary accounting qualification and/or equivalent practical experience.
• Citizenship: South African Citizens only.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Attributes: Customer-focused, highly structured, strong verbal/written communication, and a positive, can-do attitude.