Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator

Flair TM; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property development and management company in East London, South Africa, is seeking a skilled professional for a full-time position focused on property utilities and municipal accounts. The role involves managing utility accounts, processing payments, and ensuring accuracy in reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have experience in creditors management and possess strong Excel skills. Join a supportive and customer-focused team for a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience in property industry and municipal accounts is essential.
• Proven experience in creditors/accounts reconciliation and payments processing.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage municipal and utility accounts.
• Prepare and process accounts for timely payments.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and support financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strong Excel skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Source municipal and utility accounts from supply authorities and manage council, tenant, and supplier queries.
• Open new utility accounts, log service outages, and track ongoing service issues.
• Prepare, reconcile, and process accounts for timely payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with data capturing, record keeping, and property packs for new acquisitions.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and support financial analysis and reporting.
• Verify and check tariffs, meter readings, and utility costs for accuracy.
• Support creditors management, accounts reconciliation, and utility billing processes.

Requirements

• Property industry and municipal accounts experience (essential).
• Proven experience in creditors/accounts reconciliation, accounts payable, and payments processing.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate).
• Valid driver e2 b4s license.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, numerical, and analytical ability.
• Service-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.
• Assertive, energetic, and results-focused.
• Experience across office, retail, and industrial property utilities management.

Why Join?

• Be part of a reputable, forward-thinking property development and management company.
• Work in a role that combines finance, administration, and utilities management.
• Grow your career in an ethical, supportive, and customer-focused environment.

Location: East London, South Africa

Position: Full-time | Permanent

If you have the right background in property utilities, municipal accounts, creditors, and account reconciliation and are ready to contribute to a high-performing property team, we’d love to hear from you!