Real Estate Fund Accountant

Our client is one of the leading fund administrators with a global presence.

The Real Estate Fund Accountant is responsible for providing a portfolio of real estate clients with accurate and timely accounting services in line with clients’ business needs, applicable accounting standards and compliance with relevant regulatory authorities, to meet the client service agreements.

The successful candidate will have the motivation and ability to thrive in a challenging and constantly evolving industry. 

Main Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Accounting & analysis
• Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers 
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements 
• Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations 
• Prepare trial balances and work paper product 
• Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries 
• Involved within a full scope of transaction activities including full cycle accounting 
• Prepare financial data analysis 
• Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables 
• Interact with Management and Clients 
• Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials 
• Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system 
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement 
• Operate as a contact point for clients; able to respond to and resolve queries or escalate where necessary
• Act as a liaison with various internal /external parties – i.e. auditors, legal counsel
• Assist in client audit procedures 
• Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients 
• Maintain complex Excel spreadsheets
• Liaise with property management companies 

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting 
• Designated accountant or working towards CA, CMA, CGA, CPA designation 

• 1+ years of public/private real estate accounting work experience 
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP 
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written) 
• Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines 
• A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities 
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills 
• Advanced level MS Excel 
• Proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of MRI, Yardi, or Investran a plus 
• Experience in Limited Partnership accounting a plus 
• Private equity/real estate fund administration experience a plus 
• Knowledge of REIT structures a plus 
• Performance Reporting - NCREIF, INREV/ANREV and GIPS(AIMR) 

If this role appeals to you, please click apply today

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

(To comply with local regulatory requirements, our license No is 12C6031 / R1551737)