Finance Manager — Real Estate Funds (Hands-On)

Capstone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment is supporting an established property funds management business in Sydney with a hands-on finance role focused on financial, tax and management reporting across a portfolio of property funds. You will partner with funds management, asset management, investor relations, lenders and auditors to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The role requires CA or CPA qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge and Australian tax expertise, plus advanced Excel and systems skills.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing fund financial statements, distribution tax calculations and income tax returns.
• Knowledge of complex legal entity structures, and Australian tax and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel & systems skills.
• Able to work independently in a lean, hands-on team with excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly management accounts across a portfolio of property funds.
• Manage the annual reporting process, including preparation of financial statements and board papers, and coordination of the external audit.
• Prepare unit pricing and investor distribution calculations, and monthly and quarterly investor reporting.
• Prepare distribution tax calculations and annual income tax returns.
• Cash flow forecasting and monitoring of fund liquidity, treasury administration and debt covenant compliance.
• Review joint venture financial information and respond to reporting requests from investors, lenders and auditors.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Australian tax knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

Capstone Recruitment is supporting an established property funds management business in Sydney with a hands-on finance role focused on financial, tax and management reporting across a portfolio of property funds. You will partner with funds management, asset management, investor relations, lenders and auditors to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The role requires CA or CPA qualification, strong technical accounting knowledge and Australian tax expertise, plus advanced Excel and systems skills.