At CBRE, our people enjoy the opportunity of working in a global real estate and property services organization with a tremendous scale.
Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best.
The responsibilities of the Finance Manager include :
Provide financial reporting services and prepare client financial statement packages
Apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyse, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports in a timely manner
Undertake financial analysis and variance commentary in monthly reporting packs
Create and post journal entries; ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted
Perform month-end reconciliations for GL and TB including accruals and prepayments
Perform bank reconciliations for all bank accounts within the portfolio
Participate in budgeting and forecasting
Participate in property tax calculations
Coordinate and participate in year-end audits for the portfolio
Maintain property billings including rental, recurring and sundry charges; assist in managing arrears collection
Process payment runs including funds requests
Prepare monthly cashflow report for owner's distributions
Review GTO rent calculations and billings
Preparation of tax schedules for quarterly lodgement
Preparation of inter-company billing and reconciliations
To succeed in the role, the applicant should possess the following qualities :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any Business related course with professional accounting qualification (e.
g. CPA, CA or ACCA or equivalent)
A minimum of 5 to 8 years' prior accounting, finance or related experience required
Office property tax experience is an advantage
Previous experience in managing a team
Experience with real estate accounting software (e.g. MRI / Yardi) is an advantage
Advanced knowledge in MS Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide efficient, timely and reliable financial advice to clients and to effectively present information
Strong organizational and analytical skills
A strong working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS principles
Ability to work independently and possess initiative, and at the same time able to thrive in a team environment
Able to meet deadlines of the portfolio's requirements
Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders
Ability to review processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity