Vacancy | Assistant Management Accountant | Century City

RPA Property Group; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RPA Property Group is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support financial management and reporting for its property portfolio. The role focuses on owner payments, reconciliations, month-end activities, and stakeholder communication to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

The successful candidate will handle bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal processing while working closely with Property Managers to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting

Qualifications

• Qualification in accounting is required or preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in accounting/finance.
• Property management accounting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and journals.
• Manage owner payments and banking reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet and accruals; ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with property managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Ledger management

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

ERP proficiency

Internal controls

Education

Accounting diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Online banking platforms

Property management systems

Job description

Vacancy | Assistant Management Accountant | Century City

7 October 2026

Are you detail-oriented, financially astute and someone who takes pride in getting the numbers right? We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our team and play an important role in supporting the financial management and reporting of our property portfolio.

This is a hands-on position that combines accounting, financial administration and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on accuracy, accountability and keeping financial processes running smoothly. From reconciliations and month-end activities to billing, payments and financial reporting, the role is central to maintaining accurate records and ensuring that our accounting functions are completed efficiently and on time.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving queries and bringing structure and attention to detail to a busy environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

RPA Property Administrators

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management and reporting functions of the property portfolio. The role focuses on owner payments, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, deposit reconciliations, month-end accounting activities, billing support, journal processing, financial administration, and stakeholder communication. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting the timely completion of accounting and reporting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Petty Cash Administration

• Obtain and review petty cash card statements.
• Distribute statements to Property Managers for coding, allocation, and supporting documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding receipts and supporting documentation.
• Review transactions for completeness and appropriate cost allocation.
• Ensure petty cash expenditure is accurately recorded and adequately supported.

2 Owner Payments Administration

• Prepare owner payment schedules for approval.
• Load approved owner payments onto the banking platform for payment release.
• Email payment notifications, remittance advice, and supporting documentation to owners.
• Distribute payment schedules, proof of payment, and relevant supporting documentation to owners.
• Address owner queries relating to payments and supporting documentation.
• Maintain supporting documentation and payment records.

3 Accruals and Utility Accounting

• Prepare and post month-end accrual journals.
• Update and maintain utility accrual schedules.
• Review accrual balances for completeness and reasonableness.
• Investigate and resolve accrual-related variances.
• Ensure supporting schedules agree to the general ledger.

Owner Disbursement Reporting

• Prepare and distribute owner disbursement packs containing:
  • Owner Disbursement Schedule.
  • Proof of Payment (POP).
  • Profit Share (NOI) Schedule.
• Ensure all reports are accurate, complete, and issued within agreed timelines.

5 Bank Reconciliations

• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations for all allocated entities and accounts.
• Investigate and clear reconciling items and unmatched transactions.
• Ensure reconciliations agree to the general ledger and supporting records.
• Obtain review and sign-off on completed reconciliations.
• Maintain reconciliation working papers and audit support documentation.

6 Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned entities and accounts.
• Reconcile account balances to supporting schedules and underlying documentation.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and aged balances.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurate, supported, and appropriately reviewed.
• Maintain reconciliation working papers and supporting audit documentation.

7 Deposit Administration

Deposit Schedules and Reconciliations

• Prepare and reconcile tenant deposit schedules.
• Reconcile deposit balances to tenant records, bank balances, and general ledger accounts.
• Investigate and resolve deposit discrepancies.
• Calculate and account for deposit interest where applicable.
• Reconcile the Flamingo Square deposit interest payable to Reload.
• Obtain review and sign-off on completed reconciliations.

Deposit Investment Account Transfers

• Review tenant deposit balances and determine required transfers to and from deposit investment accounts.
• Process and record transfers between operational and investment accounts.
• Reconcile transfer amounts to supporting schedules and bank statements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all investment account transfers.

8 Administration Fee and Lease Fee Billing

Administration Fee Billing

• Run administration fee calculations.
• Review administration fee reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Submit administration fee schedules to Adele for invoicing on the RPA platform.
• Resolve administration fee discrepancies prior to invoicing.

Lease Fee Billing

• Prepare lease fee billing schedules in accordance with lease agreements and billing requirements.
• Review lease fee calculations for accuracy and completeness.
• Submit lease fee billing schedules for invoicing on the RPA platform.
• Resolve lease fee billing discrepancies where applicable.

ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Month-End Close and Financial Administration

• Monitor the completion of receipting activities prior to month-end close.
• Follow up on outstanding items with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, corrections, reallocations, and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation for all month-end processes.
• Support month-end reporting requirements and financial reviews.

2 Sundry Expense Recoveries

• Identify expenses incurred on the petty cash card that are recoverable from RPA.
• Prepare recovery schedules for refreshments, catering, coffee, snacks, and other operational expenses.
• Submit recovery information for reimbursement processing.
• Reconcile recovered amounts to underlying expenditure.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding or unrecovered balances.

3 Journal Processing and Account Maintenance

• Prepare and post ad hoc debtor adjustment journals.
• Process deposit-related journals, including appropriations, reversals, corrections, and reallocations.
• Process approved bad debt write-offs in accordance with company policy.
• Raise journals relating to sundry expenses recoverable from RPA.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and audit trails for all journal entries.
• Reconcile journal entries to supporting schedules and general ledger balances.

4 Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Liaise with Property Managers, property owners, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Respond to owner, tenant, and stakeholder queries relating to payments, reconciliations, reports, and account balances.
• Follow up on outstanding information required to meet reporting and payment deadlines.
• Support month-end, audit, and reporting requirements through the timely provision of accurate financial information.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all responsibilities are performed in accordance with company policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and reporting deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Financial Accounting and Reconciliations

General Ledger Management

Property Management Accounting

Month-End Reporting

Attention to Detail

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management and Prioritisation

Financial Systems and ERP Proficiency

Internal Controls and Compliance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Property management accounting experience will be advantageous.
• Experience with reconciliations, owner payments, and month-end accounting processes.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with accounting and property management systems.
• Experience using online banking platforms and payment processing systems.