Senior Property Accountant / Chief Financial Officer - 35396813921

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing asset management firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and reporting. This remote role involves overseeing financial operations and optimizing processes to support growth in multifamily assets. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance within real estate, proficiency in QuickBooks, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related accounting/finance experience.
• Proven experience in real estate finance, particularly in property management.
• End-to-end accounting experience from bookkeeping to management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the overall financial strategy.
• Oversee financial operations post-onboarding for accurate reporting.
• Prepare detailed financial reports highlighting key metrics.

Skills

Excellent English Communication Skills

Real estate finance experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting and reporting

Excel-based financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Property Management platform (Appfolio)

Job description

Position: Chief Financial Officer

Work Hours (Client): Monday to Friday - 8 am - 4pm CST Full-time, Permanent

Pay Range: $3000 - $4000 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search: South Africa, LATAM, or any region

Company/Client Overview

The role is fully Remote. The company is a growing asset management firm specializing in multifamily assets, particularly in affordable housing. With 100 apartments currently under management and plans for expansion into third-party property management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead the company's overall financial strategy, ensuring strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting frameworks that support growth and profitability.
• Partner closely with the Founder and leadership team to guide decisions on acquisitions, capital planning, and portfolio expansion.
• Provide strategic financial insights that drive operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

Hands-On Accounting & Data Entry (Initial Onboarding Phase)

• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including data entry, reconciliations, payroll, payables, and receivables.
• Gain familiarity with company processes, client structures, and reporting workflows to build a foundation for higher-level responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities and properties.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial operations after onboarding, including accounting, payroll, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and alignment between AppFolio and QuickBooks data.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and investors, highlighting key metrics, trends, and actionable insights.
• Lead budget preparation and variance analysis, monitoring performance against financial targets at both company and property levels.

Property-Level Financial Oversight

• Track, analyze, and interpret financial data across all properties, including cash flow, rent collections, expenses, and maintenance costs.
• Take ownership of property-level financial performance, identifying inefficiencies, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for revenue optimization.
• Collaborate closely with the property management team to ensure financial practices align with operational goals and support decision-making.

Investor Relations

• Prepare and deliver clear, insightful investor reports that summarize property performance and company financials.
• Maintain transparent, professional communication with investors, providing updates on financial results, forecasts, and key business developments.

Process Optimization & Compliance

• Optimize and streamline financial systems, reporting workflows, and automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on external accounting services.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and industry best practices.
• Implement new tools and dashboards to improve reporting accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 + Years related Accounting/ Finance experience
• Proven experience in real estate finance, preferably in property management.
• Quickbooks and Property Management platform experience is required, ideally with Appfolio.
• End-to-end accounting experience, from bookkeeping to management reporting
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to track, interpret, and act on financial data related to property operations.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and investors.
• Ideally experience with real estate, property management, or construction clients
• Strong background in Excel-based financial modeling and analysis