Fund Administration Lead - Real Estate IFRS Expert

The Citco Group Limited; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Accommodations available upon request

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited in Manila is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Fund Administration team, focusing on real estate funds. You will handle full cycle accounting, ledgers, and financial statements, ensuring timely client deliverables and accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Business/Finance degree, pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA, with 5+ years in real estate accounting, strong IFRS/Dutch GAAP knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Business or Finance related area.
• Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA designation.
• 5+ years of public/private real estate accounting work experience.
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
• Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines.
• Team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities.
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced level MS Excel, Proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MRI, Yardi, or Investran (a plus).
• Experience in Limited Partnership accounting (a plus).
• Private equity/real estate fund administration experience (a plus).
• Familiar with tax-efficient European structures and related investment vehicles and regulatory requirements (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Focus on accounting and analysis.
• Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements.
• Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations.
• Prepare trial balances and work paper product.
• Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries.
• Involved within a full scope of transaction activities including full cycle accounting.
• Prepare financial data analysis.
• Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables.
• Interact with Management and Clients.
• Review the real estate fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials.
• Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system.
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement.
• Train and support team members in their development.
• Operate as a contact point for clients; able to respond to and resolve queries or elevate where necessary.
• Act as a liaison with various internal /external parties – i.e. auditors, legal counsel.
• Assist in client audit procedures.
• Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients.
• Prepare and analyse complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Liaise with property management companies.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Designated accountant or pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Investran

Job description

The Citco Group Limited in Manila is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Fund Administration team, focusing on real estate funds. You will handle full cycle accounting, ledgers, and financial statements, ensuring timely client deliverables and accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Business/Finance degree, pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA, with 5+ years in real estate accounting, strong IFRS/Dutch GAAP knowledge, and excellent English communication.