Property Accounting Team Manager (UK hours)

MRI Software; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is looking for a Team Manager to oversee the Property Accounting team in Cape Town. This role includes managing client deliverables, providing leadership, and enhancing team performance while operating under a hybrid work model. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and comprehensive knowledge of property management software. This position provides numerous perks, including flexible work options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Virtual social events

Medical Aid Scheme

Competitive Personal Pension plan

Parental Leave benefit

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Schemes

Flexibility to work remotely for two weeks a year

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK property accounting and lease administration.
• Experience managing teams and projects.
• Ability to work under deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Property Accounting team.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Act as a Client Lead on engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Property Accounting

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QubePM

Horizon

ProLease Enterprise

Job description

Overview

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions. We hire to meet our mission and to empower our teams to reach their full potential.

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in our Cape Town office. Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working UK hours (10:00 - 18:30 SA time and until 19:30 during daylight saving).

Position Overview

As a Team Manager in the Managed Services team, you will be responsible for client deliverables and managing the Property Accounting team in SA. You will drive team metrics including revenue, utilisation, engagement management, client satisfaction and delivery efficiency. You will provide leadership, mentoring and training to employees, while handling work distribution and ensuring engagements are completed successfully according to the scope of work. You will act as a resource for delivery, escalations, participating in client committees, and cross-department communication where appropriate.

As a Team Lead, it is anticipated you will spend 50% of your time managing and leading people and 50% of your time on functional work. The below responsibilities are not exhaustive and may contain additional sub-tasks.

People Management

• Conducting 1:1s with direct reports (bi-weekly or as required).
• Conducting Team check-ins.
• Managing the full performance review process including addressing development opportunities and skills gaps for work coming in.
• Supporting onboarding and training of new team members.
• Managing leave and schedules.
• Collaborating with Team Leads and Managers in Managed Services to promote a connected environment.
• Collaborating with Senior Management and HR/TA regarding recruitment, interviewing, and selection.
• Collaborating with business leaders across regions to strengthen the team with emphasis on people management, culture and delivery excellence.

Client Delivery & Other Responsibilities

• Act as a Client Lead on engagements, delivering more complex services while supporting upskilling of the team.
• Accurate and timely administrative tasks and time reports for work delivered to clients for self and delivery team.
• Filter team questions to support core processes and enabling functions.
• Assist leadership with special projects and initiatives for the Managed Services organisation.
• Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of UK industry-specific market segments, associated business rules, standard operating procedures and process best practices for property accounting and/or lease administration.

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or finance.
• Be a subject matter expert in at least one of MRI\'s Property Management software, e.g. QubePM, Horizon and ProLease Enterprise.
• Must understand end-user processes, ideally having worked as an end-user previously.
• Ideally have previous management experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities.
• A high degree of dependability, motivation and flexibility.

Perks & Benefits

• Unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events; employee-led groups such as DEI committee, Women and Allies, and Pride Event Group.
• Medical Aid Scheme.
• Competitive Personal Pension plan.
• MRI Software Parental Leave benefit to support time with new arrivals.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, plus 16 hours of Flex Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes for professional development.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year.

Closing

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in Social Housing software. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to being an inclusive employer for all employees and candidates.