Jason Haggard
Projects Manager & Accountant
Port Elizabeth
Summary
As the Projects Manager & Accountant at Western Gruppe Property Holdings (Pt) Ltd, I manage new and existing building and solar installation projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and sustainability. I also oversee the commercial leasing, bookkeeping, tax, and CIPC compliance of various entities within the group of companies, supporting the Managing Director and Financial Manager with accurate and timely reports and reviews.
I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Nelson Mandela University, and I am currently completing the Management Level of CIMA, enhancing my analytical and strategic skills. I have also completed short courses in Investment Management and Data Analysis from the University of Cape Town, expanding my knowledge and capabilities in these domains. I am proficient in VIP Payroll, MS Excel, and other accounting software, and I have multiple certifications to validate my skills.
I am passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and I strive to contribute to the growth and success of the organization and the team. I am a hard-working, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional, who leads by example and values excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Projects Manager and Accountant
Western Gruppe Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd
2023.11 - Current
- In this role, I oversee new real estate developments and work hand-in hand with the director of the company to ensure that operations run efficiently while ensuring that the accounting for the entities involved in the developments of either residential or commercial real estate are done of which there are plus minus nine entities
- I manage My Storage (Pty) Ltd including the accounting work behind it, which is a self-storage facility with one employee below me
- Over and above this, I then also act as a 'commercial agent' in order to fill any commercial vacancies by liaising with actual commercial real estate agents and the public at large
- The various areas I add value to include but are not limited to: General Ledger to Trial Balance accounting on MDA Property Accounting Software for about 9 different entities under the umbrella
- Co-piloting new real estate developments and supporting the director who is in charge of 'new business' to ensure that developments run smoothly from zero to complete
- Acting as a commercial agent to ensure that commercial vacancies are filled and negotiating with potential tenants
- Running and managing of self-storage business of 255 sections with an employee below me
- Compiling and reviewing management reports monthly that are then sent to various directors
- Monitoring tax liability of the company in terms of VAT and Employees tax
- Basic CIPC admin work ensuring companies are kept up to date for Annual returns and documents
- Payroll functioning on SAGE VIP Payroll.
Accounting Assistant / Financial Assistant
Western Gruppe Property Holdings (Pty) Ld
2021.05 - 2023.10
- I worked closely with the Financial Manager of a well-established property development company and report directly to this individual
- I oversaw various entities within the group of companies from general ledger to trial balance accounting on MDA Property Accounting Software
- I compiled and reviewed management reports monthly that were sent to various directors
- I monitored the tax liability of the company in terms of VAT and Employees tax
- I was in charge of the CIPC admin work ensuring companies are kept up to date for annual returns and documents
- I acted as the payroll function for an entities with more than 10 employees on SAGE VIP Payroll.
Education
Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)
2001.04 -
Bcom Accounting (General) -
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2001.04 -
Certificate - Investment Management
University Of Cape Town - Get Smarter
Cape Town, South Africa 2001.04 -
Certificate - Data Analysis
University of Cape Town - GetSmarter
Cape Town, South Africa 2001.04 -
Certificate - Microsoft Excel
AddSkills - Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2001.04 -
High School Diploma -
Grey High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2011.01 - 2015.12
Skills
Analytical Thinking
undefinedWork Skills
- Microsoft Office Suit
- SAGE VIP Payroll
- MDA Property Manager software
- Financial Accounting - General Ledger through to Trial Balance
- Account Reconciliations including petty cash.
- VAT201 & EMP201/501
- Management Accounting
- Compiling of management reports for directors
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Projects Manager and Accountant
Western Gruppe Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd
2023.11 - Current
Accounting Assistant / Financial Assistant
Western Gruppe Property Holdings (Pty) Ld
2021.05 - 2023.10
High School Diploma -
Grey High School
2011.01 - 2015.12
Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)
2001.04 -
Bcom Accounting (General) -
Nelson Mandela University
2001.04 -
Certificate - Investment Management
University Of Cape Town - Get Smarter
2001.04 -
Certificate - Data Analysis
University of Cape Town - GetSmarter
2001.04 -
Certificate - Microsoft Excel
AddSkills - Port Elizabeth
2001.04 -
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