Assistant MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - R40kpm - Milnerton

DO MORE Group; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 424,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant in Milnerton to support financial administration and reporting for the portfolio. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will ensure accurate accounts, coordinate payments and reconciliations, and assist with timely month-end processes.

You will gain exposure to owner payments, rent-related reporting and audit readiness while collaborating with property managers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 2–3 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong reconciliation, payments and month-end accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare owner payment schedules, load approved payments and distribute confirmations.
• Compile owner disbursement packs with payment schedules and reports.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain tenant deposit schedules and reconcile balances.
• Coordinate transfers between operational and deposit investment accounts.
• Prepare month-end journals including accruals and adjustments.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Online banking platforms

Job description

Assistant MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - R40kpm - Milnerton

Milnerton, South Africa | Posted on 10/08/2026

Assistant MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - R40kpm - Milnerton, Cpt

An established business is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support the financial administration and reporting of the company's portfolio. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will help maintain accurate accounts, coordinate payments and reconciliations, and ensure month-end processes are completed on time.

• Established environment: Join a well-established business with a dedicated finance function.
• Varied accounting exposure: Build experience across reconciliations, payments, billing and month-end reporting.
• Professional development: Work closely with the Financial Manager and deepen your technical accounting skills.
• Meaningful responsibility: Take ownership of key financial processes while working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare owner payment schedules, load approved payments and distribute payment confirmations and supporting documents.
• Compile owner disbursement packs, including payment schedules and net operating income/profit-share reports.
• Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and clear outstanding items.
• Maintain tenant deposit schedules, reconcile balances and account for applicable interest.
• Coordinate and reconcile transfers between operational and deposit investment accounts.
• Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, corrections, reallocations and debtor adjustments.
• Maintain utility accrual schedules and investigate variances.
• Calculate administration and lease fees, prepare billing schedules and resolve discrepancies before invoicing.
• Review petty cash transactions, allocations, receipts and supporting documentation.
• Track recoverable expenses, prepare reimbursement schedules and follow up on outstanding amounts.
• Process approved bad debt write-offs and deposit adjustments, maintaining clear audit trails.
• Support month-end reporting, financial reviews and audits.
• Respond to financial queries from property managers, owners, tenants and other stakeholders.
• Ensure financial records and processes comply with internal controls, accounting standards and reporting deadlines.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
  
• Experience with reconciliations, owner payments and month-end accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, general ledger management and financial reporting.
• Experience using accounting and management systems.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
  
• Established environment: Join a well-established business with a dedicated finance function.
  
• Varied accounting exposure: Build experience across reconciliations, payments, billing and month-end reporting.
  
• Professional development: Work closely with the Financial Manager and deepen your technical accounting skills.
  
• Meaningful responsibility: Take ownership of key financial processes while working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.