Property Accountant (North America Hours)

MRI Software; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate software provider is seeking a Property Accountant based in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will manage client financials for social housing with tight deadlines. This role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills, as well as a results-oriented mindset. The position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and annual leave.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Medical Aid Scheme

Competitive Personal Pension plan

Parental Leave benefit

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Schemes

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks a year

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a property accountant with a commercial or residential management company.
• Experience working in a multi-client environment.
• Proven experience in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and produce financial statements.
• Communicate timely with clients and co-workers.
• Prepare monthly property workpapers and journal entries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

MRI Software is seeking a Property Accountant to join our team. This team focuses on doing the accounting for social housing clients in North America. The successful candidate will work on multiple client financials over the course of the month with hard deadlines. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple priorities and demanding client expectations.

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town Office.

Please note that this position will be supporting the North America region and therefore, working NA hours (12:30pm - 8:30pm SA time).

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements
• Post tenant receipts
• Post journal entries
• Enter invoices into Accounts Payable module
• Prepare monthly property workpapers, journal entries, accruals, etc.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statements for unusual activity and report to client
• Produce financial statement reports and submit to owner/management company
• Communicate timely with clients and co-workers

Skills and Other Requirements

• Experience working in a multi-client environment
• Proven experience in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environment with demanding clients
• Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills
• 3+ years' experience as a property accountant with a commercial or residential management company
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, peers, and management through written and/or verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, including reviewing the work of accounting assistants
• High degree of dependability, motivation, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Results‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Perks

• Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events
• Employee‑led groups such as the DEI committee, Women and Allies, and Pride Event Group
• Medical Aid Scheme
• Competitive Personal Pension plan
• Parental Leave benefit to spend time with new arrival(s)
• 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays, and a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off"
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks a year

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game‑changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you! Our people‑first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can't be duplicated. We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it's a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we're investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we're passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day. We believe MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer and that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status, and more. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds.