Overview
Property Accountant/Remote Jobs in South Africa at Somewhere
Position: Property Accountant (Remote 37360336829
Job Title: Property Accountant
Location: Remote, offshore, open to talent from LATAM or South Africa
Job Type: Full
-time
Company Overview:
Join a
dynamic
real estate management company
with a strong presence in the multi-family housing sector. In addition to managing a large and
diverse
portfolio of residential properties, the company also operates a
real estate brokerage division
, providing a well-rounded exposure to the full life cycle of real estate services. This is a
unique opportunity
to work in a dual-faceted organization where property operations and brokerage activities intersect.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
Property Accountant
to
join our growing team
. This role involves
full-cycle accounting
for a portfolio of
5+ multi-family buildings
and will play a key part in supporting the company’s broader 36-asset portfolio (with an average of 200 units per property). With one team member transitioning out, we’re looking to bring on two dedicated professionals to ensure continued excellence in financial reporting and operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform full-cycle property accounting for assigned properties (5+ residential buildings)
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement packages
Conduct bank reconciliations and manage cash flow monitoring
Maintain the general ledger
, process journal entries, and manage the month-end close
Handle data entry
,
accounts payable/receivable
, accruals, and prepaids
Work closely with property managers to reconcile budgets and prepare variance analyses
Support audit preparation and year-end financial processes
Ensure accurate financial data management within Yardi – non-negotiable requirement
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in property accounting
, preferably in multi-family real estate
Strong grasp of full-cycle accounting principles and practices
Ability to manage accounting for multiple properties concurrently
Proficiency in Yardi – required
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience with residential portfolios of 200+ unit buildings
Familiarity with brokerage-side accounting or real estate transactions is a plus
What We Offer:
A role within a diversified real estate firm offering exposure to both property management and brokerage operations
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
A chance to work on a robust, 36-asset portfolio with direct impact
Ready to join a well-established and growing real estate organization?Apply today and bring your accounting expertise to a company that values accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.
Title: Property Accountant/Remote
Company: Somewhere
Location: South Africa
Category: Accounting (Tax Accountant), Real Estate/Property
