Job Description

Position Overview
We are seeking a Property Accountant to join our Property Accounting team. This individual will prepare monthly financial statements for commercial and residential management clients. You will work on multiple client accounts and collaborate with Accountants in the US.
We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town Office, and the successful candidate will need to work partial US hours - 12:00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
Post tenant receipts and ensure accurate cash application
Prepare and post journal entries
Prepare supporting workbooks (as per each client's request)
Review income statements against the Trial Balance and General Ledger for accuracy
Analyse balance sheet and income statement accounts, identify unusual activity, and report findings to clients
Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial statements and reports for owners and management companies
Maintain open and effective communication with clients at all times
Ensure work is accurate, complete, and review?ready, with minimal to no review notes from task leaders or clients
Assist with training new analysts and accountants, including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, and accounts payable processes
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
2-4 years' experience as a Property Accountant within a commercial or residential property management environment
Experience working in a multi-client environment with strict deadlines
Relevant Accounting degree, qualification or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles and property accounting practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, peers, and management
Experience clearly documenting work processes, assumptions, and support schedules, and store them systematically on shared drives to ensure continuity and ease of review
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
High degree of dependability, motivation, flexibility, and accountability
Experience using MRI software (advantageous)
We're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software, we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintain MRI's high client experience standards and continue our growth in the PropTech space.
Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know the and can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply -- we'd love to hear from you!
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers, and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.
About Us
From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!
Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can't be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.
We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it's a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we're investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we're passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.
At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that's our goal every day. Because that's what industry leaders do. Whether you're joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.
Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.
We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!

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