Assistant Account Manager needed at CBRE Excellerate

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• To establish and maintain effective support services for the transaction management functions for different clients, primarily the internal support and administration to Account & Transaction Managers.

Operational Deliverables:
Will include, but not limited to:

• Assist with market information required for transactions and clients, such as rental rates, vacancy information and client details.
• Capturing of all new lease agreements, lease renewals and lease corrections intercompany systems, or as required by clients
• Assist in compiling reports, communication and meeting information after client meetings.
• Keep, maintain and update detailed monthly status updates of the clients lease portfolio, as well as future transactions.
• Assist with compiling transaction-related reporting schedules.
• Actively maintain a reminder system to ensure finalisation of all matters pertaining to ongoing transactions.
• Provide support where required for business cases for the finalization of transactions.

Decision making authority:

• Works within the broad framework of existing policies and guidelines, as amended from time to time.
• Required to work strictly within prescribed rules, routines & standards.

Experience / Education / Knowledge:

• Grade 12 or relevant qualification equal to NQF level 4. Additional Property related qualification of any NQF 5 or higher
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Property Management, Business or Accounting will be an advantage.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in Real Estate Services, i.e. leasing administration, financial accounting and negotiation/communication skills, directly interfacing with clients and providing general administrative support services.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s property industry, property markets and general administration/Accounting/Finance acumen.
• Knowledge of Asset Management and knowledge of the legal requirements of the essentials of a lease agreement.

Skills required:

• Typing, Computer literacy (Advanced MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Contract Creation & Procurement system, SAP)
• Telephone Skills
• Administration and organisational skills Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills, i.e. leasing or brokering Analytical/sound numeracy skills