Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator - East London

Flair TM; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development and management company is seeking a Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator in East London, South Africa. The role entails managing municipal accounts and ensuring accurate billing and compliance across various properties. Ideal candidates will have experience in municipal accounts and creditors reconciliation. This is a full-time position in a progressive company focused on career growth.

Benefits

Ethical and supportive environment

Career growth opportunities

Customer-focused setting

Qualifications

• Experience in property industry and municipal accounts.
• Proven experience in creditors/accounts reconciliation.
• Strong Excel skills and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Source municipal and utility accounts from supply authorities.
• Prepare, reconcile, and process accounts for timely payments.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and support financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Intermediate Excel skills

Assertiveness

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading property development and management company in East London, is seeking a highly motivated Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator to play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all municipal and utility account processes across office, retail, and industrial properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and utilities professional to contribute to a forward-thinking property group.

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’s licence.

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!