Assistant Accountant - Occupancy

Lovisa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an 'Assistant Accountant - Occupancy' to join their finance team in Johannesburg. The role involves maintaining lease data integrity and ensuring compliance with lease agreements, alongside various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, and an attention to detail, as they will manage financial records and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar fast-paced Finance / Accounts Payable position.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reference check and reconciliation of stores.
• Maintain data integrity for all stores in the lease database.
• Review lease-related documentation for compliance.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced MSOffice skills

Excellent communication skills

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Experience in Finance / Accounts Payable

Experience with property management software

Tools

Lease Eagle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title : Assistant Accountant - Occupancy

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities :

• Reference check and reconciliation of stores
• Maintain data integrity for all stores in the lease database (Lease Eagle)
• Review lease related documentation to ensure compliance
• Occasional preparation of retail leases and subleases and assisting the Lease Administrators
• Interpret lease agreements working in an autonomous and detailed manner
• Record and track all dealings and maintain lease reports and systems
• Implement best practice within the department surrounding all lease administration issues
• Liaising and coordinating all departments to ensure a smooth store opening transaction
• Be conscious of new ideas to reduce costs and make more efficient use of time

Business Operations :

• Knowledge of the property industry with capacity to understand and interpret lease contracts, understand legal terminology and the obligations of both tenants and landlords
• Intermediate to advanced MSOffice skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and pro-actively in a close team environment
• A quest for excellence, high attention to detail, accuracy, consistency and organization
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet business requirements and objectives
• Excellent team player who treats everyone with respect

Contribution to the Group :

• Contribute actively to the business strategic direction
• Participates in process improvement of the department
• Coachable in all aspects, flexible and proactive
• Actively support policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you demonstrate :

• Experience in a similar fast paced Finance / Accounts Payable position
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
• A passionate and team orientated individual
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and meet conflicting deadlines
• Experience with a property management software application (preferably Lease Eagle)