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.

Apply Now: Visit https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ and click on Register CV.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet all minimum criteria will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Eastern Personnel is fully POPIA compliant, and all personal information will be processed securely and solely for recruitment purposes.