Job Description

• • 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