Property Accountant
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Job Description
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Join a Dynamic Property Group with South African and International Portfolios
Accounting Competitive Salary South Africabased with International Liaison Exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a wellestablished 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 detailoriented highperformance 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 endtoend 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
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Process cashbook entries journals depreciation and loan interest across 9 property companies using Pastel
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Maintain and reconcile financial spreadsheets (e.g. loan schedules rent schedules)
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Invoice rentals utilities and recoverable charges to lessees
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Reconcile ledgers debtors creditors and cashbooks monthly
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Handle audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
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Understand and verify financial statements
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Complete VAT UIF Ufiling and provisional tax returns via Efiling
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Manage online banking payments and monthly cash flow forecasts
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Handle CIPC filings including annual returns and lodgements
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Maintain lease documentation monitor expiries and liaise with insurance brokers
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Keep accurate records of title deeds leases and property plans
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Assist with bond and financing documentation
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Liaise with banking and insurance partners
Foreign Property Division (Europe & Africa):
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Assist in incorporating new property companies and setting up accounting systems
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Liaise with international auditors for VAT WHT and audits
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Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and prepare forecasts and business plan documentation
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Invoice rent and utilities process foreign exchange conversions
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Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with lease and financing documentation
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Manage online banking monthly accounting and reporting for international entities
About You
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Diploma or Degree in Accounting
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Proven experience in both local and international property accounting
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Pastel EasyFile and Efiling
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Highly organized and detailoriented with the ability to work independently
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Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
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Logical conscientious and able to handle pressure and multitask
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Comfortable communicating across all levels of management
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Presentable dependable and selfmotivated
Employment Type
Full Time
