Finance and Property Administrator
RPO Recruitment, South Africa

RPO Recruitment's client is in search of a Finance and Property Administrator to join their Cape Town team.

The ideal candidate for this role should be detail-oriented, possess a strong understanding of debt collection, and be willing to contribute to the management of commercial and residential property portfolios. A key aspect of this position is the proactive approach to debt collection, involving daily engagement with slow-paying clients and the ability to persuade them to settle outstanding debts.

Duties Include the following:

Ø Key Focus Areas:

• Daily Debt Collections and actively engaging slow paying clients.
• Daily cashflow updates and collection reports.
• Liaising with Legal and Senior Management on approaches to trying to get slow paying clients to pay.
• Daily Telephonic calls to clients
• Timely preparation of legal files for debt handover and attention to detail in putting the necessary information together.
• Daily Bank processing and reconciliations so that Debtors Aging is live and updated at all times.

Ø Secondary Focus Areas:

• Assist with Commercial and Residential Property Maintenance and getting quotes, reconciling monthly rentals received and statements.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of properties, including lease agreements, property details, and tenant information.
• Coordinate property inspections and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Work closely with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure property upkeep.
• Collaborate with property owners, tenants, and vendors to address inquiries and resolve issues.
• Assist with the maintenance and running of internal staffing offices.

Requirements

• Diploma in bookkeeping or similar.
• Driver's License
• Experience with Debtors is important and working knowledge of property management will be a plus.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using property management software and Microsoft Office applications Advantageous

Job Rewards and Benefits