JEANETT MALEHLOA MAHLATI
Portfolio Accountant
Noordwyk Midrand
Summary
Dedicated to optimizing asset values, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving tenant satisfaction through a results-driven approach. Highly competent and motivated individual seeking to be part of a team that enriches professional and personal development. Passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the organization's success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Portfolio Accountant
Hyprop Investments
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Monthly financial reporting: Standardization of monthly reconciliations, monthly intercompany reconciliations, review and interrogation of monthly reconciliations for each center, assistance in the preparation of board packs, help with budgeting and forecasting, and assistance to the malls with utility queries.
- Biannual reporting: Prepare various schedules for year-end reporting, pull information from MDA for valuers for the valuation of properties, assist with audit queries, and valuation analysis.
- Other finance duties: monthly head office payments, monthly head office reconciliations, monthly performance analysis of all properties (debtors’ analysis, net utilities analysis, parking reports, gift card reports, turnover reports, etc.), and other ad hoc accounting duties.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and reviews of all accounting procedures within the organization.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing automated accounting systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining workflows across departments.
- Resolved any discrepancies or issues identified during account reconciliation processes promptly.
Accountant
JHI Retail
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Monthly financial reporting to the different landlords (income and expense variance reporting).
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Prepared journals and raised accruals based on work done and utility consumption.
- Collaborated with property managers to put together budgets and forecasting.
- Balance sheet control: monthly balance sheet breakdown.
- Calculated monthly management fees and billed different owners.
Accountant
ALW Properties
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciled bank statements, and monitored cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices, and maximizing cash flow.
- Managed procurement orders and supplier payments in accordance with the organization's payment policy.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Collaborated with the Facilities team to match work orders with supplier payments for the work that was completed.
Bookkeeper
H.Weinberg (PTY) LTD
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Tenant billing, Debtors arrears collections, utilities management
- Loading of lease agreements on MDA.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable management, improving relationships with vendors and customers.
- Monthly analysis of the income statements.
- Maintained a filing system for all payments,lease agreements and maintenance work per entity.
Finance Administrator/Controller
Propertuity Management
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by negotiating favorable terms with vendors, optimizing cash flow management.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate tenant billing, and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
- Tenant pre-billing checks and debtors reconciliations.
- Vendor vetting and creditors/supplier reconciliations.
- Cashbook reconciliations.
- Budget projections with property managers and accruals.
- VAT 201 preparation and reconciliation.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Monthly performance reporting and audit preparation.
Executive Assistant
Propertuity Management
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- maintaining business files, and other general admin.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Property Development & Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
JOHANNESBURG03-2026
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting
UNISA
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2020 - 01.2026
BTECH - Tourism Management
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
BLOEMFONTEIN,FREE STATE 01.2011 -
Certificate of Higher Education -
Paul Erasmus High School
Senekal, FS 01.2005 -
Skills
- MDA property management expertise
- SAP software proficiency
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
- NICOR
References
Mr Reinhardt Prigge, Financial Manager, 082 293 6449 , Propertuity
Mrs Ruth Makwela, Financial account Manager, 011 786 8053, H Weinberg
Mr Alexis, Pholo, Senior Accountant Manager, 072 853-6770, Excellerate JHI
Timeline
Portfolio Accountant
Hyprop Investments
07.2023 - 06.2025
Accountant
JHI Retail
02.2021 - 06.2023
Accountant
ALW Properties
02.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting
UNISA
01.2020 - 01.2026
Bookkeeper
H.Weinberg (PTY) LTD
03.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Administrator/Controller
Propertuity Management
07.2014 - 03.2018
Executive Assistant
Propertuity Management
03.2013 - 06.2014
BTECH - Tourism Management
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2011 -
Certificate of Higher Education -
Paul Erasmus High School
01.2005 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Property Development & Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
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