Centurion Property Bookkeeper

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Oostelike Personeel Konsultante in Centurion is seeking a meticulous Property Bookkeeper to manage tenant billing, debtor controls, and supplier ledgers. The role includes monthly statements, reconciliations, and audit support within a stable property network.

You will coordinate maintenance, oversee budgeted spend, and interact with councils, contractors, and internal teams. This is a full-time permanent position after a 3‑month probation period, with standard company benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) plus a degree/ND/cert in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in property administration or bookkeeping.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and willingness to learn specialized property software.
• Valid South African driver's license.
• Strong numerical, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tenant age analysis, rental/debt collections, monthly statements, adjustments and reconciliations.
• Administer utility recoveries and municipal account imports; reconcile with GL and manage prepaid payments.
• Execute full creditors functions, daily cashbook reconciliations, bond accounts, and director card slips.
• Assist Financial Accountant with annual external audit preparations and queries.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules, obtain quotes, track materials and budgets.
• Handle tenant queries professionally; liaise with city councils, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Collaborative approach

Education

Accounting qualification (Degree/ND/Certificate) with Matric

Tools

MS Excel

MDA Property

MRI Property Central

Job description

Centurion Property Bookkeeper

What's on Offer?

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and proven capabilities
• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (after 3-month probation period)
• Benefits: Standard company-aligned benefits and statutory contributions (Provident Fund compulsory contribution of 7.5% gross salary with an 8% employer contribution, annual December bonus, and 18 days annual leave)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard commercial office hours (flexibility occasionally required for month-end reconciliations, billing cut-offs, or urgent maintenance projects)
• Growth: Excellent mentorship, career progression, and stability within an established property network

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Debtors & Billing: Maintain the tenant age analysis, execute rental/debt collections, generate monthly billing statements, prepare adjustment journals, handle reconciliations, and calculate tenant deposit refunds.
• Utility Recoveries & Municipal Accounts: Administer utility recoveries and import tenant billing; reconcile municipal accounts against the general ledger; open and close municipal accounts; and control prepaid electricity payments via council portals.
• Creditors & Cashbook Management: Execute full creditors functions on the property management system; manage daily ABSA bank downloads and upload to system ledgers; perform daily cashbook reconciliations; process bond accounts and Director credit card slips; and manage petty cash.
• Audit Preparation: Assist the Financial Accountant with annual external audit preparations and resolve audit-related queries.
• Property Maintenance Co-ordination: Assist with the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules; process job cards; obtain comparative supplier quotes; track materials and stock; and monitor maintenance deadlines and budgets.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Handle tenant queries and concerns professionally; deal with city councils; and liaise closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal maintenance teams.

Are You the Perfect Fit?

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric PLUS a completed Degree, National Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting or a related financial field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in property administration, property bookkeeping, or a similar environment.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel; ability and willingness to learn specialized property software.
• Licensing: Valid South African Driver's License.
• Core Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, ability to use initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a methodical, collaborative approach.

Beneficial Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on knowledge of MDA Property / MRI Property Central systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance planning schedules, contractor management, and project costing.

Strict Legal Requirements & Documentation (Non-Negotiable):

Background screening and verification checks will be conducted. Candidates must provide:

• Valid South African ID (Proof of South African citizenship).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear ITC credit check (no judgments, defaults, or blacklistings).