Assistant Manager, Finance (Account Consolidation Experience)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced accounting professional to deliver reporting for allocated client portfolios across APAC.

You will prepare Fund/Holdco and SPV reports and statements, including management fee calculations, and assist consolidation work. You will review financial statements prepared by local accountants, coach the KL service centre team, support the fund’s analytics, and liaise with auditors to ensure IFRS compliance for standalone and consolidated

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional (ACCA, CPA Australia or equivalent) is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to deliver solutions within agreed timeframes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Involve in client communication and ensure delivery of reporting for allocated client portfolio across APAC.
• Prepare Fund/HoldCo and SPV reporting and financial statements, including management fee calculations.
• Prepare consolidation accounts as needed.
• Provide bespoke financial analysis reporting (e.g., cashflow reporting).
• Review financial statements and analysis prepared by local accountants.
• Coach KL service centre team and support the fund’s team with financial analysis.
• Prepare annual standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and liaise with auditors.
• Coordinate capital calls/distributions, waterfall and performance fee calculations with tax advisor involvement.
• Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met; support payment processes and intercompany loan documentation.
• Data review of PropCo/HoldCo and liaise with 3rd party service providers; onboarding new clients from accounting perspective.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Proactive

Education

ACCA or CPA Australia or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Location:

• CBRE KL BSO, Bangsar South

What You'll Do

• Involve in part of the client communication and ensuring delivery of all reporting for allocated client portfolio across APAC region.
• 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.

What You'll Need

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
• Over 3 years of experience in performing account consolidation, Real Estate Accounting is a plus
• We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• 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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