Real Estate Financial Reconciliation Analyst (German speaking)

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

Sup000109/HP

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, and international leader in Commercial Real Estate Services and Investments, is looking for a German-speaking Real Estate Financial Recon Analyst to join their dynamic team and contribute by delivering high-quality service charge audits while building strong relationships with landlords and key stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Fluency in German is essential.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for reviewing, validating, and processing service charge reconciliation invoices and annual operating expense from landlords to ensure compliance with lease agreements, legal requirements, and internal policies.
Conducting detailed financial checks, analyzing data, and overseeing reconciliation audits to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
High-quality analyses, identifying discrepancies, and clearly communicating findings with landlords and internal stakeholders.
Maintaining financial transparency, ensuring the integrity of real estate cost recoveries, and fostering strong landlord relationships.
Resolving disputes, leading objection processes for incorrect allocations, and tracking cost savings and financial risks.
Ensure accurate documentation and tracking through Sequentra and Salesforce.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (BCom or equivalent) from a SAICA- or SAIPA-accredited university.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Real Estate, Lease Administration, Property Management, or Facility Management.
Knowledge of German Property Law will be a strong recommendation
Fluent German (spoken and written) is essential; very good English (spoken and written) is required.
Strong understanding of lease terms, operating expenses, and service charge structures.

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