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Property & Lease Accounting Clerk

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Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Property & Lease Accounting Clerk will manage the full lease administration and accounting lifecycle for the groups property management companies. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate tenant ledgers managing lease schedules billing tracking escalations and assisting the Group Finance Manager with monthly property financial reporting and reconciliation.


Key Responsibilities
  1. Lease Administration & Compliance
  • Set up and maintain accurate digital records of all commercial and residential lease agreements amendments and renewals.
  • Track critical lease dates including lease starts expirations option renewals rent escalations and CPI adjustments.
  • Ensure tenant billing complies strictly with contract terms and relevant accounting standards.
  1. Tenant Billing & Ledger Management
  • Generate and distribute monthly rent rolls utility recharges (electricity water refuse) and municipal recoveries.
  • Maintain tenant accounts receivable performing daily cash allocations and tenant ledger reconciliations.
  • Monitor arrears send payment reminders and liaise with property managers on outstanding balances.
  1. Financial Reconciliations & Reporting
  • Reconcile tenant deposit accounts and handle refund processing or deductions upon lease termination.
  • Reconcile monthly rental streams against bank statements.
  • Assist the Group Finance Manager with month-end property management accounts variance analysis and accruals/prepayments related to leases.
Creditor & Operational Support
  • Assist in reviewing and matching municipal accounts supplier invoices and property maintenance expenses against recoveries.
  • Provide support for internal and external audit requests related to lease documentation and tenant balances.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Real Estate or a related field.
  • Experience: 24 years of experience in property accounting or specialized lease administration.
  • Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with property management software (e.g. MDA Property Manager MRI Yardi Pastel or Xero) and advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables).
  • Skills: Strong attention to detail numerical accuracy solid understanding of lease terms/escalations and clear professional communication.

If youre looking for responsibility exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results this role will stretch you; and reward you.


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