Position Overview The Lease Auditor will be responsible for auditing and reconciling financial and data considerations related to lease agreements, ensuring compliance with lease terms from the investor (landlord’s perspective), residential (estate manager’s perspective) and occupier (tenant’s perspective). The role requires a strong understanding of commercial & residential lease language, expense allocations, and financial analysis to support revenue assurance and savings for clients. This position will require collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including landlords, legal teams, and third‑party auditors, and will assist in administering all levels of Lease Administration and special projects as needed by management. Workplace: Hybrid model with 3 days remote per week, based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will work UK hours (08:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday) and will take UK public holidays in place of South African public holidays. Responsibilities Data Audit & Validation Validate & reconcile lease data between internal records and clients' lease management software. Conduct comprehensive validation of all lease data items against clients' lease management systems. Verify accuracy of lease clauses, options, and rent tables. Cross‑check key lease data points, including lease start and end dates, space details, and next option dates. Ensure critical dates related to indexation and rent reviews are correctly recorded and aligned. Identify discrepancies, document issues, and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution. Maintain detailed audit reports of findings and reconciliation status. Financial Audit & Reconciliation Audit and reconcile all financial lease considerations, including service charges, insurance recharges, base rent, turnover rent, utilities, deposits, and allowances. Conduct detailed analysis of expenses charged, building standardized checklists and variance worksheets to assess discrepancies. Maintain detailed records of audits in progress, tracking status, client communications, outstanding matters, revenue leakage, and cost savings. Lease Compliance & Interpretation Interpret commercial lease provisions related to the landlord’s rights to pass through expenses to tenants. Ensure compliance with lease terms and apply key lease concepts, including proportionate shares, management and administrative fees, and caps. Dispute Resolution & Communication Engage with landlord representatives to request supporting documentation for annual statements. Troubleshoot and resolve disputes through careful lease language analysis and strategic discussions. Reporting & Stakeholder Collaboration Prepare and manage reports, including lease master audit savings and cost mitigation reports, for client review. Collaborate with third‑party auditors on lease audit projects as required. Requirements Must be able to work during UK hours and on South African public holidays (UK bank holidays will be used instead of SA holidays). 3–5 years’ experience in a leasing or audit environment with strong knowledge of commercial lease agreements and lease audit procedures. Excellent understanding of lease expense allocations, service charges, and cost‑sharing provisions. Experience analysing lease documents and applying relevant lease provisions to disputes. Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills with landlords and property managers. Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple audits, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Moderate to expert proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office (formulas, formatting, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Experience working in an international leasing environment is desirable. Preferred Experience Previous experience in lease auditing, real‑estate finance, property management, or lease administration. Familiarity with UK and European property regulations and lease structures; the role may also involve reviewing leases from other regions. Experience working with corporate clients and managing large property portfolios. Qualified accountant. Benefits & Perks Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches, and virtual social events. Employee-led groups such as DEI Committee, Women and Allies, and Pride Event Group. Medical Aid Scheme. Competitive Personal Pension plan. Parental Leave benefit. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, plus 16 hours of flex time off. Tuition reimbursement schemes. Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for two weeks a year. Equal Opportunity Statement We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr