Bookkeeper & Commercial Property Administrator
Location: Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Kunzan Group
Kunzan Group is a privately owned investment group with interests in commercial property, hospitality, retail, FMCG distribution and property development. We own and manage a growing portfolio of commercial properties and operating businesses throughout South Africa.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Margate office to assist with the financial administration and day-to-day management of our commercial property portfolio.
The Role
This position combines bookkeeping, commercial property administration, rental invoicing, tenant account management, and general financial administration. The successful candidate will work closely with management and will play an important role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of our property portfolio.
Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Property Administration
- Prepare monthly rental invoicing
- Manage tenant accounts and rental collections
- Follow up on overdue accounts and rental arrears
- Process lease escalations and renewals
- Maintain lease schedules and tenant information
- Process municipal accounts, utilities and recoveries
- Liaise with tenants, contractors and service providers
- Assist with monthly property reporting
Bookkeeping & Accounting
- Full bookkeeping function for multiple entities
- Capture income and supplier invoices
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Process creditor payments
- Assist with debtors management
- Prepare monthly management reports
- Assist with VAT and month-end accounting procedures
General Administration
- Filing and document management
- General office administration
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial reporting
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with accounting software (Pastel, Sage, Xero)
- MDA Property Manager or MRI Software
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Advantageous Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Commercial property administration
- Rental invoicing and tenant account management
- MDA Property Manager or MRI Software
- Commercial leases and property recoveries
- Payroll processing
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Professional and well presented
- Proactive and willing to take ownership
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communicator with excellent people skills
- Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic investment group
What We Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing investment group with exposure to commercial property, hospitality, retail and other operating businesses. The successful candidate will work directly with senior management and have the opportunity to grow into a broader finance and property management role as the business expands.
Pay: R14 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
