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 for investors (landlord perspective), residential (estate manager perspective) and occupiers (tenant 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. The role requires 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. Work Location: Cape Town office. Hours: UK working hours (10:00 – 18:30 SA time, until 19:30 during daylight saving). Responsibilities Data Audit & Validation Validate & reconcile lease data between internal records and clients' lease management software, prioritising data accuracy and integrity across lease components. Conduct comprehensive validation of all lease data items against client systems. Verify the accuracy of lease clauses, options, and rent tables. Cross‑check key lease data points: start/end dates, space details, next option dates. Ensure critical dates related to indexation and rent reviews are correctly recorded. Identify discrepancies, document issues, and coordinate resolution with relevant teams. 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 Allowances Conduct detailed analysis of expenses charged, building standardised 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, ensuring compliance with lease terms. Apply key lease concepts, including proportionate shares, management and administrative fees, and caps. Dispute Resolution & Communication Engage with landlord representatives professionally 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 South African public holidays (UK bank holidays observed). 3–5 years' experience in a leasing/audit environment with strong knowledge of commercial lease agreements and audit procedures. Excellent understanding of lease expense allocations, service charges, and cost‑sharing provisions. Experience analysing lease documents and applying relevant 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. Proficiency in 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. Experience working with corporate clients and managing large property portfolios. Qualified accountant. About Us MRI Software builds flexible, game‑changing real‑estate software that powers thriving communities. We prioritise people and create an inclusive, supportive culture. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr