Property Accountant

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic property group that offers a stable and professional environment with opportunities for growth and international exposure. As a Property Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial operations across diverse property portfolios. This role involves overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and preparing reports while maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented culture, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company with a commitment to excellence in the property sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in local and international property accounting is essential.
• Proficient in accounting software like Pastel and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes for multiple property entities.
• Prepare VAT, income tax, and audit documentation.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

VAT Compliance

Cash Flow Management

Audit Preparation

Microsoft Excel

Pastel

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

EasyFile

E-filing

Microsoft Office

Job description

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