Centurion Property Bookkeeper

Centurion Property Bookkeeper

Are you an analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented finance professional with experience in property administration? A well-established property company is looking for a dynamic Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their head office team on a full-time, permanent basis to manage end-to-end property finance administration alongside maintenance co-ordination.

If you possess strong numerical acumen, excel at tenant accounts and cashbook reconciliations, and want to build a long-term career with an established organization, this is your opportunity.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and proven capabilities

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (after 3-month probation period)

• Benefits: Standard company-aligned benefits and statutory contributions (Provident Fund compulsory contribution of 7.5% gross salary with an 8% employer contribution, annual December bonus, and 18 days annual leave)

• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard commercial office hours (flexibility occasionally required for month-end reconciliations, billing cut-offs, or urgent maintenance projects)

• Growth: Excellent mentorship, career progression, and stability within an established property network

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Debtors & Billing: Maintain the tenant age analysis, execute rental/debt collections, generate monthly billing statements, prepare adjustment journals, handle reconciliations, and calculate tenant deposit refunds.

• Utility Recoveries & Municipal Accounts: Administer utility recoveries and import tenant billing; reconcile municipal accounts against the general ledger; open and close municipal accounts; and control prepaid electricity payments via council portals.

• Creditors & Cashbook Management: Execute full creditors functions on the property management system; manage daily ABSA bank downloads and upload to system ledgers; perform daily cashbook reconciliations; process bond accounts and Director credit card slips; and manage petty cash.

• Audit Preparation: Assist the Financial Accountant with annual external audit preparations and resolve audit-related queries.

• Property Maintenance Co-ordination: Assist with the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules; process job cards; obtain comparative supplier quotes; track materials and stock; and monitor maintenance deadlines and budgets.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Handle tenant queries and concerns professionally; deal with city councils; and liaise closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal maintenance teams.

Are You the Perfect Fit?

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric PLUS a completed Degree, National Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting or a related financial field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in property administration, property bookkeeping, or a similar environment.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel; ability and willingness to learn specialized property software.

• Licensing: Valid South African Driver’s License.

• Core Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, ability to use initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a methodical, collaborative approach.

Beneficial Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on knowledge of MDA Property / MRI Property Central systems.

• Experience with preventative maintenance planning schedules, contractor management, and project costing.

Strict Legal Requirements & Documentation (Non-Negotiable):

Background screening and verification checks will be conducted. Candidates must provide:

• Valid South African ID (Proof of South African citizenship).

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Clear criminal record.

• Clear ITC credit check (no judgments, defaults, or blacklistings).

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your property finance career? Ensure you have the following documentation ready:

• Detailed CV (clearly outlining your property bookkeeping experience and software packages used).

• ID Copy & Driver's License.

• Matric Certificate & Tertiary Accounting Qualifications.

• 3 Months Recent Payslips.

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