Commercial Property Accountant – Lynnwood, Pretoria

About the role

We are seeking a Commercial Property Accountant to join our team in Lynnwood, Pretoria. You will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of a commercial property portfolio, ensuring accurate tenant billing, recoveries and month‑end reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Process and review monthly tenant billing in accordance with lease agreements.
• Calculate, bill and reconcile tenant recoveries, including municipal and utility recoveries.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for the property portfolio, process supplier invoices and keep a clean general ledger.
• Reconcile tenant, municipal, deposit and inter‑company accounts, investigating any discrepancies.
• Prepare accruals, journal entries and complete month‑end close processes for timely financial reporting.
• Maintain tenant deposit records and respond to account queries.
• Prepare budget‑to‑actual, portfolio performance reports and assist with annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and data integrity within the property management system.

Required profile

• SAIPA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in commercial property accounting, preferably retail or office properties.
• Familiarity with South African municipal and utility recoveries.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with property management systems such as MDA or MRI Property Central.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from R25 000 to R38 000 per month (CTC), dependent on experience.
• Group Provident Fund contributions (4.5% employee and employer).
• Standard Monday‑Friday work hours, 08:00‑17:00.