Rental Accountant - Thornbrook Trading (Clothing Junction) - Durban, South Africa
(2026-01)
- Manage full rental accounts for a portfolio of 140 stores
- Manage and maintain rental accounting records for commercial property portfolios
- Process tenant billing, rental invoices, receipts, and account reconciliations
- Reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and landlord accounts
- Ensure accurate recording of lease agreements, escalations, and renewals
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and expense tracking for properties
- Liaise with tenants, landlords, property managers, and service providers regarding account queries
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and relevant legislation
- Improved tenant account accuracy through detailed reconciliations and payment tracking
- Reduced outstanding tenant balances through consistent follow-ups and account management
- Ensured timely preparation of monthly rental reports and reconciliations
- Maintained high accuracy levels while processing high-volume tenant transactions
- Successfully resolved tenant billing and payment queries efficiently and professionally
- Assisted in improving cash flow through accurate allocation of rental income
- Supported smooth month-end processes by meeting reporting deadlines consistently
- Contributed to improved financial recordkeeping and audit compliance
Bookkeeper / Accountant - Blitz Neon Signs - Durban, South Africa
(2020-02 - 2025-12)
- Manage full accounting function including debtors, creditors, cashbook, and general ledger
- Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Oversee VAT submissions, EMP201/EMP501, PAYE, UIF & SDL
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
- Prepare audit files and liaise with external auditors
- Conduct intercompany reconciliations and oversee supplier payments
- Source and purchase goods at the best prices, maintain supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery and quality of supplies
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks and keep accurate records of stock movements
- Streamlined month-end processes and improved reporting accuracy
Property Accountant - The Gottlieb Group - Durban, South Africa
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Prepare tenant invoicing, rental schedules & utilities charge-outs
- Perform full property accounting cycle and bank/debtor/creditor reconciliations
- Manage lease updates, tenant queries & arrears collections
- Prepare monthly owner reports and portfolio performance analysis
- Ensured 100% accuracy in lease updates and improved turnaround time on tenant queries
Accounting Manager - Chetty & Associates - Durban, South Africa
(2016-10 - 2017-01)
- Supervise accounting team and manage deadlines for client submissions
- Draft financial statements on Caseware for multiple clients
- Review GL, trial balances and oversee audit preparation
- Provide management reporting and advisory support for clients
- Improved reporting turnaround and strengthened audit preparation
Debtors / Creditors Controller - Bvlk Apparel & Accessories (Pty) Ltd - Durban, South Africa
(2015-07 - 2016-10)
- Manage full debtors and creditors functions
- Conduct bank, cashbook & petty cash reconciliations
- Resolve billing discrepancies and prepare weekly age analyses
- Assist with stock and costing reconciliations
- Reduced debtor days and improved accuracy of supplier reconciliations
Trainee Accountant - Sultan & Sultan Chartered Accountants and Auditors - Durban, South Africa
(2014-02 - 2015-07)
- Assist with preparation of Annual Financial Statements and audit files
- Bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT & PAYE submissions
- Perform audit testing and maintain supporting schedules
- Delivered high-quality audit working papers with minimal review notes
Accountant - Serendipity Tours - Durban, South Africa
(2008-02 - 2013-11)
- Manage full accounting cycle including payroll and statutory submissions
- Prepare management accounts, budgets and variance analysis
- Handle credit card reconciliations, supplier payments and foreign currency reconciliations
- Prepare audit files and liaise with auditors
- Strengthened internal controls and improved reconciliation processes
Accounts Assistant - GMVK Accounting Services - Durban, South Africa
(2006-11 - 2007-12)
- Data capturing, ledger maintenance & reconciliations
- Assist with VAT & PAYE processing
- Maintain financial schedules and filing systems
Accounts Assistant - Intertrans Movers - Durban, South Africa
(2003-11 - 2004-06)
- Process supplier invoices and basic debtors' transactions
- Assist with cashbook processing & bank reconciliations
- Support job costing and administrative functions
