Overview
Property Accountant Jobs in Western Cape, South Africa at The Legends Agency
Location: Western Cape
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Join a Dynamic Property Group with South African and International Portfolios
Accounting | Competitive Salary | South Africa-based with International Liaison Exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established and growing property investment group managing diverse portfolios in South Africa, Europe, and Africa. Specializing in both commercial and residential real estate, the company offers a stable, professional environment with opportunities for growth and exposure to international operations. They pride themselves on a detail-oriented, high-performance culture that values independence, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
The Role:
Property Accountant
This role is vital to the financial operations of both the South African and foreign property divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting processes, compliance, and reporting, including VAT, income tax, and audit preparation, while ensuring accurate monthly records and financial controls across multiple property entities.
Key Responsibilities
Process cashbook entries, journals, depreciation, and loan interest across 9+ property companies using Pastel
Maintain and reconcile financial spreadsheets (e.g. loan schedules, rent schedules)
Invoice rentals, utilities, and recoverable charges to lessees
Reconcile ledgers, debtors, creditors, and cashbooks monthly
Handle audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
Understand and verify financial statements
Complete VAT, UIF, U-filing, and provisional tax returns via E-filing
Manage online banking payments and monthly cash flow forecasts
Handle CIPC filings, including annual returns and lodgements
Maintain lease documentation, monitor expiries, and liaise with insurance brokers
Keep accurate records of title deeds, leases, and property plans
Assist with bond and financing documentation
Liaise with banking and insurance partners
Foreign Property Division (Europe & Africa):
Assist in incorporating new property companies and setting up accounting systems
Liaise with international auditors for VAT, WHT, and audits
Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and prepare forecasts and business plan documentation
Invoice rent and utilities, process foreign exchange conversions
Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with lease and financing documentation
Manage online banking, monthly accounting, and reporting for international entities
About You
Diploma or Degree in Accounting
Proven experience in both local and international property accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Pastel, Easy File, and E-filing
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
Logical, conscientious, and able to handle pressure and multitask
Comfortable communicating across all levels of management
Presentable, dependable, and self-motivated
Title: Property Accountant
Company: The Legends Agency
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections), Accounting (Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections)
