Financial Administrator (Property)

Black Pen Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pen Recruitment's client is a premier property management and development firm based in South Africa, seeking a junior accounting professional to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day transactional accounting and debtor/creditor administration at its Cape Town offices.

This development-position offers mentorship and growth as responsibilities expand within the property industry, with exposure to a dynamic portfolio across residential, retail, commercial and industrial assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or related field, or currently studying.
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounting or financial administration.
• Property sector experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the property industry.

Responsibilities

• Capturing bank statement receipts to correct tenant accounts.
• Assist with tenant debtor reconciliations and queries.
• Reporting on unpaid debtors and flagging any issues.
• Assisting with the monthly billing process and recovery of utilities.
• Assisting with ad hoc queries.
• Reconciliation of supplier invoices and statements.
• Scanning and maintaining lease records per property and loading copies of lease agreements on MDA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Prioritisation

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Our client is a premier property management and development firm based in South Africa, with extensive experience across residential, retail, commercial, and industrial real estate. Their dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional service and long-term value, ensuring every property under their care reaches its full potential. With a strong focus on quality and performance, they offer tailored solutions that maximise asset growth and operational excellence.

Role Overview

Supporting the Financial Controller with day to day transactional accounting as well as debtor and creditor administration for various properties. This role is structured as a development position with responsibilities expected to expand over time as well as offering career growth through mentorship. This role is an excellent opportunity for a junior accounting professional looking to build a career in the property industry.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Workplace: Onsite

Location: Cape Town

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting or related field (or studying towards one).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or financial administration role.
• Property sector experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the property industry.

Responsibilities

• Capturing bank statement receipts to correct tenant accounts.
• Assist with tenant debtor reconciliations and queries.
• Reporting on unpaid debtors and flagging any issues.
• Assisting with the monthly billing process and recovery of utilities.
• Assisting with ad hoc queries.

Creditors / Accounts Payable

• Assist with preparing invoices payable from various suppliers on a monthly and ad hoc basis and preparation of payment packs for approval.
• Reconciliation of accounts and requesting statements from suppliers.
• Assisting with queries from suppliers on any outstanding balances and sending remittances after payment runs.
• Assisting with reports on expenditure per category and supplier.

General And Administration

• Collect and compile monthly tenant turnover figures and assist with turnover reports on a monthly basis.
• Scanning and maintaining lease records per property and loading copies of lease agreements on MDA.
• Assisting with Lease Audits and flagging discrepancies.