Property Accountant Jobs in Port Elizabeth

A property group in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Property Accountant to take full ownership of the finance function for its property and holding companies. This on-site role suits an accountant who enjoys working across property, tax and audit in one seat, rather than handling a single slice of the ledger.

About the company and the work

The vacancy is advertised by DJ Recruitment on behalf of a client with a property portfolio and related holding companies. The successful candidate joins the client’s on-site team in Port Elizabeth and runs the finance function for the group, covering property-related financial administration, contract accounting, treasury-related accounting for the holding companies, and the full compliance calendar. The role is permanent and the salary is listed as market related. Applications close on 20 November 2026.

Role details and duties

• Take full ownership of the finance function for the group’s property and holding companies.
• Manage bank account allocations, reconciliations and loan account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly loan interest calculations and keep accurate accounting records.
• Manage property-related financial administration and contract accounting.
• Prepare accurate monthly management and financial reports.
• Prepare and submit VAT, provisional tax and annual company tax returns.
• Manage the full SARS compliance calendar and make sure all statutory deadlines are met.
• Prepare and maintain audit files and liaise directly with external auditors through to sign-off.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across group entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and make sure transactions are correctly allocated.
• Assist with holding company and treasury-related accounting activities.

Requirements

Only what the source advert states:

• A completed Accounting qualification (degree or diploma).
• Full-function accounting experience through to trial balance and beyond.
• Hands-on experience preparing and submitting VAT, provisional and annual company tax returns.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and loan account reconciliations.
• Strong audit file preparation experience and direct engagement with external auditors through to sign-off.
• Property-sector accounting experience, including rental, commercial letting or managing agents.
• Zoho experience — the advert describes it as both essential and advantageous, so confirm how strongly it is required in the original advert.
• Sage Pastel Partner experience.
• SAIPA or CIMA registration.
• Previous involvement in system migration or implementation projects.
• Holding company or treasury exposure, which will be advantageous.
• A demonstrated interest in automation, process improvement and reducing manual work.
• Based in Port Elizabeth or genuinely willing to relocate; this is an on-site position.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. The advert is listed by DJ Recruitment, reference 2382471, and closes on 20 November 2026. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to process your application.

Practical tips

• Show property-sector work clearly, especially rental, commercial letting or managing-agent accounting.
• Give examples of tax returns you have prepared and submitted, and of audit files you have taken through to sign-off.
• Mention your Zoho and Sage Pastel Partner experience, plus any system migration or implementation work.
• If you are not based in Port Elizabeth, say plainly that you are willing to relocate, since the role is on-site.
• Apply well before the 20 November 2026 closing date.

How the process works

Applications are made through the original Careers24 advert. The advert does not state a shortlisting or feedback timeline, so treat the closing date as the key milestone and keep a copy of your application.

Important information

This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. Always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.

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