TPN Rentbook
Dynamic Senior Property Portfolio Accountant with expertise in advanced account reconciliation and Sage software, currently at Geldenhuis Chain Investment. Proven track record in managing diverse tenant relationships and preparing comprehensive financial statements, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency, expert multitasker and driving financial accuracy in high-pressure environments.
· Being responsible for the managing of a property portfolio of 8 Residential Unit Complexes consisting of 79 individual tenants with a diverse mix of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units.
· Invoice tenants on TPN by the 21st of each month or when required.
· Sending out invoices and statements monthly
· Preparation of annual financial statements up to audit file using SAGE, Draftworx
· Liaising with external auditors to resolve queries and complete annual year end audits
· Preparation of monthly management accounts
· Vat and tax submissions
· Budgeting and forecasting
· Preparation of payroll in SageOne HR, scheduling of shift hours via the Sage HR scheduling app
· Processing of weekly wages and the submission of Uif, Paye, Wokmans Comp calculations & returns
· Allocation of payments daily and ensure all payments are received by the 1st of each month, send reminder messages to any outstanding rent via SMS Portal App.
· Reviews of bank reconcilliations
· Attend to general account reconciliations over the phone, WhatsApp & email
· Reconcilliation and Payment of monthly Creditors (requesting statements, addressing queries, etc)
· Sending out reminders in writing and follow up with telephonically to recover any outstanding balances. Sending out final demand letters and making follow up calls
· Handing over tenants to attorneys
· Liaising with attorneys on bad debts
· Running late payment interest on the 5thof each month
· Updating Tenant Profile Network on the 8thof each month
· Drawing up Leases & communication with tenants for signatures (online signatory via SignNow App or physical)
· Drawing up Addendums
· Updating company database with new tenant details on TPN
· Attending to tenants notice emails
· Email cost of repairs to tenants (if any)
· Billing repairs on TPN
· Issue credit notes if applicable
· Process tenants deposit refunds
· Reconciliation of tenant purchases of Prepaid Water and Electricity via Ideal Prepaid and the identification of tampered prepaid meters through monthly purchases review and reconciliation.
· Checking and signing off City of Ekurhuleni invoices for payment
· Liaising with the Insurance company relating to any claims, e.g. geyser replacements, damage to properties, theft of water meters, etc.
· Doing viewings of properties when necessary as well as working through application process with possible new tenants
· Management of tenant deposit accounts
· Advertising of vacant units on the relevant platforms, i.e. Property 24, private property, gumtree, iol property and answering calls or WhatsApp’s from potential tenants responding to the adverts
· Setting up appointments for viewings
· Liaising with the Operations Manager regarding any inspection on moving in and out of tenants and signing off of Inspection Sheet.
· Liaising with the Operations Manager regarding any non-functioning appliances, leaks, etc by tenants to be resolved and making sure these queries are resolved withing 24 working hours.
· Receipt, verification and payment of any supplier invoices i.e. plumber, electrician, handman, etc and the allocation of such costs to specific tenant on TPN if applicable
· Responsible for the updating and liaison with the insurance company. Ensure that the asset register as insured is always in line with the actual. Ensure proper insurance.
· The lodging of any claims related to the buildings e.g. geyser bursts, etc and ensuring timeous settlement and attending to any queries and documentation that may be required by assessor.
· Constant interaction with the Landlord, Attorneys, Service providers (Plumbers, Electrician, Cleaners, Gardeners, etc), Insurance Providers, Advertising Portals (P24, PrivateProperty, etc)
· Processing and analysing payments both cash and online
· Processing and managing the Cash book, Creditors and Debtors
· Completion of VAT Returns
· Overseeing daily stock counts & the month end one
· Preparation of audit files
· Preparation of monthly Management Reports
· Preparation of annual financial statements in line with IFRS
· Interaction with various service providers, i.e. Insurance, Plumbers, etc
· Responsible for the capturing of hours weekly for each employee on excel, corresponding these hours to the GAAP/Pilot Software/HumbleTill logged hours and computing these into the applicable wages due.
· Responsible for the processing of the monthly salaries journals and ensuring payments are processed on time
· Responsible for the maintenance of all employees leave/sick days, receipt of applicable forms and communication of such to the employees.
· Receipt of bookings for events and payment thereof, and payment of performing artists.
· Placement of adverts on relevant portals e.g. Careers24, Gumtree, Google Ads, Instagram Ads, Facebook Ads.
· Daily control and reconciliation of the Petty Cash
· Verification of stock received, comparison between the Purchase Order and what was received and physical verification of the stock quantities as it is delivered.
· Working 2 Weekends per month or when there are events and large stock movements will be incurred and reconciliations are necessary.
· Prepare various workbooks and schedules monthly
· Capturing and reconciling of floats
· Maintain internal controls and compliance with company policies
· Performance of adhoc duties as it might be required in the marketing department, etc.
· Completion of all preliminary engagement activities
· Completing audit fieldwork long with working programmes and working papers
· Completing all relevant reconciliation where necessary
· Ensuring compliance with the companies act and IFRS and ISA
· Preparing completed audit file for manager review
· Finalising the audit and submitting for partner review
· Performing most tasks on Ms Excel and Caseware
· Responsible for the training and overview of 2 junior audit trainees
· Reported directly to the Financial Manager
· Preparation of recons as identified for accounts accurately and withing set deadlines as per accounts allocations
· Effectively manage accounts and prevent accounts form being blocked
· Effectively manage payments to suppliers to avoid overpayments
· Accurately capture a request for reversal of debit note
· Accurately capture invoices
· Accurately capture journals
· Accurately capture credit notes
· Contact Suppliers to inform of rejected transactions (incorrect price/quantity, etc)
· Investigate and update comments for debit balances and resolve timeously
· Effectively manage payments on hold
· Prepare recons on request for Suppliers where no invoice received but GRN is more than 4 months
· Resolve differences between debit note and suppliers credit note timeously and accurately
· Review items under query daily and follow up if not resolved in time
· Assist with accurately scanning, linking and verifying documents, invoices, delivery notes and credit notes and statements
· Assist the Financial Manager in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
· Preparation for Internal and External Auditors
· Undergoing intensive on the job training in the finance department and other related training in other departments i.e. printing, production, sales, etc. spending 2 months in each department and the rest of the time in the finance department.
· Receiving in depth knowledge of each department to better gain an overall understanding of the company
· Completion of all required theoretical modules under the Graduate Institute of Management Training.
Advanced account reconciliation skills
Advanced Sage & TPN Software skills
Customer/Tenant Relationship expert
SAIBA Member
TPN Rentbook
Sage Payroll
Sage Accounting
Sage HR
Draftworx
Caseware
Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoin
CorelDraw Graphics
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