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About the job Property Accountant

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