About the position
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Join a Dynamic Property Group with South African and International Portfolios
Accounting | Competitive Salary | South Africa-based with International Liaison Exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established and growing property investment group managing diverse portfolios in South Africa, Europe, and Africa. Specializing in both commercial and residential real estate, the company offers a stable, professional environment with opportunities for growth and exposure to international operations. They pride themselves on a detail-oriented, high-performance culture that values independence, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
The Role: Property Accountant
This role is vital to the financial operations of both the South African and foreign property divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting processes, compliance, and reporting, including VAT, income tax, and audit preparation, while ensuring accurate monthly records and financial controls across multiple property entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process cashbook entries, journals, depreciation, and loan interest across 9+ property companies using Pastel
- Maintain and reconcile financial spreadsheets (e.g. loan schedules, rent schedules)
- Invoice rentals, utilities, and recoverable charges to lessees
- Reconcile ledgers, debtors, creditors, and cashbooks monthly
- Handle audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
- Understand and verify financial statements
- Complete VAT, UIF, U-filing, and provisional tax returns via E-filing
- Manage online banking payments and monthly cash flow forecasts
- Handle CIPC filings, including annual returns and lodgements
- Maintain lease documentation, monitor expiries, and liaise with insurance brokers
- Keep accurate records of title deeds, leases, and property plans
- Assist with bond and financing documentation
- Liaise with banking and insurance partners
Foreign Property Division (Europe & Africa):
- Assist in incorporating new property companies and setting up accounting systems
- Liaise with international auditors for VAT, WHT, and audits
- Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and prepare forecasts and business plan documentation
- Invoice rent and utilities, process foreign exchange conversions
- Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with lease and financing documentation
- Manage online banking, monthly accounting, and reporting for international entities
About You
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting
- Proven experience in both local and international property accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Pastel, EasyFile, and E-filing
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Logical, conscientious, and able to handle pressure and multitask
- Comfortable communicating across all levels of management
- Presentable, dependable, and self-motivated
Desired Skills:
- Property Accounting
- MS Office
- Pastel
- EasyFile
- E-Filing
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