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South Africa: Property Accountant

South Africa: Property Accountant

Posted on 2025-05-07 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Accounting / Finance
Location ZA  / South Africa

Job Summary

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

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