Property Accountant

About the role

Hire Resolve is recruiting, on behalf of its client, an autonomous Property Accountant to take full ownership of the finance function for the client's property and holding entities in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). Reporting directly to management, this standalone, full-time permanent role covers end-to-end accounting to trial balance and audit sign-off, loan interest calculations, property contract administration, tax submission and the group's migration from Sage Pastel Partner to Zoho. The position is strictly on-site.

Key responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the daily finance function, general ledger allocations and trial balance for property and holding entities
• Perform monthly loan interest calculations, intercompany loan reconciliations and complex treasury allocations across group entities
• Lead the operational transition from Sage Pastel Partner to Zoho, designing automated rules, workflows and system enhancements
• Independently prepare and submit VAT, provisional tax and annual corporate income tax returns to SARS
• Compile annual audit files and manage direct communication with external auditors through to sign-off
• Oversee property lease contracts, rental administration and monthly management reporting for leadership review

Required profile

• Completed accounting qualification (BCom degree or National Diploma); SAIPA or CIMA registration is a strong plus
• Proven experience in full-function accounting to trial balance, including property sector accounting (commercial letting, rental or managing agent), intercompany loan reconciliations and holding company treasury
• Hands-on experience independently preparing and submitting VAT, provisional tax and annual tax returns to SARS
• Highly autonomous self-starter with strong detail discipline, able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be based in Port Elizabeth or genuinely committed to relocating; strictly on-site, no hybrid or remote work

Required skills

• Experience with Zoho and Sage Pastel Partner
• Prior involvement in system migrations or financial implementations is highly advantageous

The remuneration is market-related and commensurate with experience. Candidates apply through Hire Resolve, who will contact them by telephone within three days if they are suitable.