Financial Administrator (Property)

Our client is a premier property management and development firm based in South Africa, with extensive experience across residential, retail, commercial, and industrial real estate. Their dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional service and long-term value, ensuring every property under their care reaches its full potential. With a strong focus on quality and performance, they offer tailored solutions that maximise asset growth and operational excellence.

Role Overview

Supporting the Financial Controller with day to day transactional accounting as well as debtor and creditor administration for various properties. This role is structured as a development position with responsibilities expected to expand over time as well as offering career growth through mentorship. This role is an excellent opportunity for a junior accounting professional looking to build a career in the property industry.

Job Type: Contract (6 months)

Workplace: Onsite

Location: Cape Town

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting or related field (or studying towards one).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or financial administration role.
• Property sector experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the property industry.

Responsibilities

Debtors / Billing And Administration

• Capturing bank statement receipts to correct tenant accounts.
• Assist with tenant debtor reconciliations and queries.
• Reporting on unpaid debtors and flagging any issues.
• Assisting with the monthly billing process and recovery of utilities.
• Assisting with ad hoc queries.

Creditors / Accounts Payable

• Assist with preparing invoices payable from various suppliers on a monthly and ad hoc basis and preparation of payment packs for approval.
• Reconciliation of accounts and requesting statements from suppliers.
• Assisting with queries from suppliers on any outstanding balances and sending remittances after payment runs.
• Assisting with reports on expenditure per category and supplier.

General And Administration

• Collect and compile monthly tenant turnover figures and assist with turnover reports on a monthly basis.
• Scanning and maintaining lease records per property and loading copies of lease agreements on MDA.
• Assisting with Lease Audits and flagging discrepancies.