Assistant Finance Manager - Investment Accounting & Reporting

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial reporting for a defined portfolio of clients, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely delivery of financial statements and reports.

You will prepare consolidated financial statements, fund/holdco and SPV reporting, and provide bespoke financial analysis. You will review work prepared by local accountants, coordinate with auditors, and support onboarding of new clients from an accounting

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• 3–5 years in accounting/auditing, real estate accounting is a plus.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Involve in part of the client communication and ensuring delivery of all reporting for allocated client portfolio.
• Prepare Fund/Holdco and SPVs reporting and financial statements based on client requirements, including management fee calculation.
• Prepare consolidation accounts as needed.
• Provide bespoke financial analysis reporting per client requirements (e.g., cashflow).
• Review financial statements and analysis prepared by local accountants appointed by client.
• Review KL service center team's accounting work and provide coaching as necessary.
• Support the fund’s team with financial analysis.
• Prepare annual standalone and consolidated financial statements in IFRS and liaise with auditors.
• Capital call/distribution calculations, waterfall/performance fee calculation; coordinate with tax advisor on distributions and cashflow.
• Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met within agreed timeframe.
• Assist with intercompany loan agreements and payment documentation.
• Data review and analytical review of PropCo/HoldCo data; liaise with 3rd party providers.
• Support onboarding of new clients/portfolios from accounting perspective.
• Highlight process improvements and work with Director to implement.
• Attend client and internal meetings.

Skills

ACCA/CPA

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Calm under pressure

Mandarin

English

Microsoft Office

Education

ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION:

• CBRE KL BSO, Bangsar South

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Responsible for service delivery to agreed portfolio of clients in line with agreed client specific service level agreements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Involve in part of the client communication and ensuring delivery of all reporting for allocated client portfolio.
• Prepare Fund/Holdco and SPVs reporting and financial statements based on client requirements, including management fee calculation.
• Prepare consolidation accounts as needed.
• To provide bespoke financial analysis reporting as per client requirements e.g. cashflow reporting.
• Perform review of financial statements and analysis prepared by local accountants appointed by client.
• Perform review work of KL service center team’s accounting and provide coaching as necessary.
• Supporting the fund’s team with financial analysis.
• Preparation of annual standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and liaison with client’s auditors
• Capital call/ distribution calculations, waterfall/performance fee calculation, coordination with client appointed tax advisor on approved distribution and management of cashflow process.
• Responsible for compliance with current procedures to ensure SLAs and KPIs are met within agreed timeframe.
• Support/ monitoring the payment process with various teams and prepare necessary documents to back up the payments (e.g. drafting the intercompany loan agreement based on an agreed template)
• Perform data review and analytical review on the data aggregation of the underlying PropCo/HoldCo. Liaison with 3rd party service providers is needed.
• Support the business on onboarding of new clients/new portfolio from accounting perspective
• Highlighting potential process improvements and working with the Director of the team to implement.
• Requirement to attend client meetings and internal meetings.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCED REQUIRED:

Key Skills:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA or CPA Australia or equivalent) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Focused on delivering solutions within agreed timeframes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Positive attitude/outlook and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to remain calm and in control when working under pressure.

Work Experience:

• Should have experience of preparing consolidated financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting/auditing, Real Estate Accounting is a plus
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English, capable to read Chinese.
• Experience of working in a business culture that promotes adherence to procedures and controls
• Excellent Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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