Job Description

About the Role:

Your role will encompass the administration of and any services pursuant to Administration Agreements in respect of a portfolio of Real Estate funds working closely with the Vice President and assisting with supervision of a small team of accountants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining books and records and calculation of fund Net Asset Values;
• Coordinating and reviewing financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics for monthly/quarterly reporting;
• Coordinate and review calculations and investor allocations for capital calls and distributions;
• Coordinate and review capital account statements;
• Coordinate processing of payments and other transactions;
• Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off on work performed;
• Acting as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants;
• Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and to disseminate capital activity and other investor notices;
• Maintaining relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, auditors and other fund participants;
• Assisting auditors, other fund participants and advisers;
• Participating in presentations to existing and prospective clients;
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement;
• Participating in projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business;
• Any other functions required as part of the business of the Company, and reporting to the Vice President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, business-related area and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification (ie. CA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Real Estate, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or USGAAP.
• Experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements.
• Established knowledge in relation to accounting and consolidations under IFRS.
• 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.
• Supervisory skills with experience in managing and/or leading staff for 3-4 years.
• Strong business acumen.
• Good client/business relationship management.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Working knowledge of Yardi highly desirable (or other Real Estate system e.g. MRI).
• Real estate fund administration experience