Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R31,450 – R37,000 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Financial Analyst Commercial Real Estate

Location:Remote (Philippines or South Africa preferred)Compensation:$1,700–$2,000/month USD (DOE) - up to $2,200(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)Industry:Commercial Real EstateSchedule:Full-time | U.S. business hours EST Mo-Fr 8AM - 5PM non-negotiable

About the RoleWe’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with a strong background in Commercial Real Estate (5+ years required). The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and able to work with minimal oversight while supporting acquisitions, underwriting, transactions, and asset management for a growing CRE investment firm.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisitions & Underwriting
* Review offering memorandums and marketing packages
* Underwrite value-add opportunities in Excel (rent rolls, pro forma, capex, IRR, yield-on-cost)
* Research sales comps, lease comps, market rents, property taxes, and operating expenses
* Assist with investment memos and summary preparation
* Coordinate due diligence (track checklists, collect reports, and manage timelines)
Transaction Coordination
* Manage deal progress from LOI to closing
* Coordinate deadlines with brokers, attorneys, escrow/title, and lenders
* Maintain and update the deal pipeline tracker
* Draft and send professional follow-ups and status updates on active deals
Asset Management Oversight
* Communicate with property managers to ensure assigned tasks are completed
* Track leasing activity, rent collections, vacancies, and maintenance issues
* Maintain rent rolls, lease abstracts, and property performance documentation
* Prepare concise weekly/monthly asset performance summaries
General Administrative Support
* Manage and organize email inboxes and calendars
* Maintain digital filing systems and shared drive folders
* Create and refine SOPs for recurring tasks
Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate (acquisitions, underwriting, or asset management support)
* Strong proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and property financial modeling
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
* Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
* Strong organizational and time-management skills

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R31,450/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,700/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

Financial Analyst Commercial Real Estate - [CG]