PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR & ACCOUNTANT

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the import and export industry is looking for an experienced Property Administrator and Accountant in Durban. The role requires strong accounting skills, including VAT and property management expertise, with responsibilities covering invoicing, reconciliations, and accounts preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial property management & letting.
• Excellent understanding of ERP Accounting system.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly rental & OPEX recovery invoices.
• Control function for suppliers/vendors/creditors.
• Prepare management accounts accurately and on time.

Skills

Sage 300

VAT laws

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reporting

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Job description

PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR & ACCOUNTANT

Recruiter: Tower Group

Job Ref: 536059964

Date posted: Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location: Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client, a leader in the import and export industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Property Administrator and Accountant based in Durban.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial / Industrial property management & letting ESSENTIAL.
• Excellent understanding of ERP Accounting system (Sage 300).
• Good understanding of VAT laws, and experience with e-Filing.
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to focus and prioritise own workload.
• Experience working as part of a large team and organisation.
• Communicate clearly with property managers and resolve queries.

Main Job Functions

• Processing of monthly rental & OPEX recovery invoices.
• Supplier/Vendor/Creditors control function.
• Full Debtors control function.
• Preparation of management accounts accurately and on time.
• All balance sheet accounts are reconciled and various data extraction, analysis, manipulation and reporting.
• Monitor internal controls, procedures and systems.
• Accounting system is maintained up to date, and errors & exceptions are controlled.
• All control accounts and sub-ledgers are reconciled weekly.
• VAT reconciliation, return and audits.
• Prompt and accurate response to queries from management, auditors and regulators.
• Maintain Non-Current Asset and Liability registers and reconciliations.
• Import of data from payroll systems.
• Monthly journals, accruals and revaluations.
• Adhoc analysis & reporting.