Job Description

Job Summary Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Internal Auditor for a 6-9 month project with a prominent property management group. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your auditing expertise to a dynamic real estate environment, ensuring robust compliance, effective risk management, and strengthened internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African property regulations, experience in financial auditing, and a track record of driving results in the property management or real estate sectors. This contract role is ideal for a dedicated professional ready to make an immediate impact on a major portfolio of properties.Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives tailored to property management, identifying key areas of financial, compliance, and operational risks.
• Assess the accuracy of lease agreements, tenant rental collections, and adherence to lease terms to ensure revenue reliability.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls around rent collection, property maintenance costs, and expense reporting.
• Verify that all managed properties meet South African HSE standards to avoid regulatory penalties.
• Identify and report on property-related financial and operational risks, including tenant default, market valuation, and maintenance obligations.
• Prepare interim and final audit reports with findings, insights, and actionable recommendations for management.
• Work with property managers and finance teams to implement recommended control improvements and track progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification (CIA, CA, or CPA) advantageous
• 5+ years of internal auditing experience, ideally within property management or real estate sectors.
• Strong understanding of South African property laws, Rental Housing Act, and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Familiarity with property management software (e.g., MDA, MRI) and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify risks and recommend effective solutions specific to property management operations.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to prepare clear reports and communicate effectively with property managers and senior stakeholders.
• Meticulous in evaluating financial data, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• High standards of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive property and financial information.

Benefits

• Salary - negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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