Senior Service Charge Accountant

1 day ago

Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Urang Full time

Job Title:

Senior Service Charge Accountant – Property Management

Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape (remote-friendly within easy commute to

Stellenbosch/Cape Town)

About Urang Property Management:

Urang Property Management manages over 400 Residential and Commercial blocks across London and continues to grow through client and lessee recommendations. We also provide property management services for landlords. Our systems and experienced team allow us to absorb new instructions of any size seamlessly, ensuring clients' buildings are managed with the highest professionalism from day one.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant based in South Africa, preferably within the Western Cape, to support our London-based finance team. You will work closely with Service Charge Account Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators, and Property Managers. The ideal candidate has strong property accounting experience, a deep understanding of service charge management, and proven team leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accruals, prepayments, and trial balances
  • Prepare annual leasehold and company accounts in line with ACCA/ICAEW standards
  • Liaise with external auditors and accountants
  • Communicate with clients and property managers to resolve queries and ensure accurate cost allocation
  • Manage year-end surplus/deficit charges for lessee accounts
  • Perform bank reconciliations and manage service charge and ground demands
  • Oversee accounts payable/receivable and monitor unpaid supplier invoices
  • Support credit controllers with arrears collection
  • Draft budgets, including 10-year plans, and process approved budgets
  • Process supplier invoices and monitor outstanding payments

Requirements:

  • Degree-level qualification and professional accreditation (SAICA or equivalent)
  • Experience managing a finance team
  • Strong technical skills, advanced MS Excel and Word proficiency
  • Property accounting experience and familiarity with accounting systems
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Based in the Western Cape with easy commute to Stellenbosch

Salary and Benefits:

  • R25,000 – R27,000 per month (depending on experience)
  • 15 days annual leave (plus South African public holidays)
  • Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (SA times
  • Remote work arrangement with occasional visits to Stellenbosch

Please Note

Applicants must be based in the Cape Town/Winelands area or nearby, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Stellenbosch. A stable internet connection is essential, particularly during load shedding.

This position supports Urang Property Management's commitment to Employment Equity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitably qualified South African citizens from designated groups.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in South Africa. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment

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