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Senior Property Accountant Chief Financial Officer

Senior Property Accountant Chief Financial Officer

SomewhereCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
14 days ago
Job description

Position : Chief Financial Officer

Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday - 8 am - 4pm CST Full-time Permanent

Pay Range : $3000 - $4000 USD / month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa LATAM or any region

Company / Client Overview :

Work Location : This role is fully Remote

About us :

The company is a growing asset management firm specializing in multifamily assets particularly in affordable housing. With 100 apartments currently under management and plans for expansion into third-party property management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Accountant / Fractional CFO Associate to support our growing client base. Youll work directly with our CFO to manage full-cycle accounting streamline our financial processes and prepare financial insights that guide client decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment understands accounting end-to-end and is ready to grow into a senior advisory capacity.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and lead the companys overall financial strategy ensuring strong budgeting forecasting and reporting frameworks that support growth and profitability.
  • Partner closely with the Founder and leadership team to guide decisions on acquisitions capital planning and portfolio expansion.
  • Provide strategic financial insights that drive operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
  • Hands-On Accounting & Data Entry (Initial Onboarding Phase)
  • Support day-to-day accounting operations including data entry reconciliations payroll payables and receivables.
  • Gain familiarity with company processes client structures and reporting workflows to build a foundation for higher-level responsibilities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for multiple entities and properties.

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee financial operations after onboarding including accounting payroll and reporting.
  • Ensure accurate reconciliation and alignment between AppFolio and QuickBooks data.
  • Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and investors highlighting key metrics trends and actionable insights.
  • Lead budget preparation and variance analysis monitoring performance against financial targets at both company and property levels.
  • Property-Level Financial Oversight

  • Track analyze and interpret financial data across all properties including cash flow rent collections expenses and maintenance costs.
  • Take ownership of property-level financial performance identifying inefficiencies opportunities for cost savings and areas for revenue optimization.
  • Collaborate closely with the property management team to ensure financial practices align with operational goals and support decision-making.
  • Investor Relations

  • Prepare and deliver clear insightful investor reports that summarize property performance and company financials.
  • Maintain transparent professional communication with investors providing updates on financial results forecasts and key business developments.
  • Process Optimization & Compliance

  • Optimize and streamline financial systems reporting workflows and automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on external accounting services.
  • Ensure full compliance with accounting standards financial regulations and industry best practices.
  • Implement new tools and dashboards to improve reporting accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

    Language requirement : Excellent English Communication Skills

    Education : Bachelors Degree

  • 7 Years related Accounting / Finance experience
  • Proven experience in real estate finance preferably in property management.
  • Quickbooks and Property Management platform experience is required ideally with Appfolio.
  • End-to-end accounting experience from bookkeeping to management reporting
  • Strong financial analysis budgeting and reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to track interpret and act on financial data related to property operations.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and investors.
  • Ideally experience with real estate property management or construction clients
  • Strong background in Excel-based financial modeling and analysis
  • Required Experience :

    Chief

    Key Skills

    Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Account Reconciliation,Analysis Skills,SOX,Financial Analysis,ERP Systems

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 3000 - 4000

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