Property Accountant

SUMMARY:
This role is vital to the financial operations of both the South African and foreign property divisions.

POSITION INFO:

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