Senior Fund Accountant - Fund Accounting Real Assets

The Citco Group Limited; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited in Metro Manila is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join its Fund Administration team. You will focus on accounting and analysis, maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements, and support real estate fund clients.

You will interact with clients and management, review agreements, participate in fund structure implementations, ensure SLA compliance, and train junior staff while upholding accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Finance required.
• Designated accountant or pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA.
• 3+ years real estate accounting experience.
• Experience preparing ledgers and financial statements.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management.
• MS Excel proficiency; Word/PowerPoint competence.
• MRI, Yardi or Investran knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on accounting and analysis.
• Maintain general ledgers and sub-ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements.
• Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations.
• Prepare trial balances and working papers.
• Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries.
• Engage in full cycle accounting activities.
• Prepare financial data analysis.
• Monitor timing and quality of client deliverables.
• Interact with management and clients.
• Review real estate fund client agreements, PPMs and other materials.
• Implement fund structures onto the accounting system.
• Monitor compliance of agreements with clients, including SLAs.
• Train and support team members in their development.
• Operate as a contact point for clients; respond to and resolve queries.
• Liaise with auditors, legal counsel.
• Assist in client audit procedures.
• Process wire transfers for clients.
• Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Liaise with property management companies.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Ledgers

Excel

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA in progress

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Investran

Job description

Job Description:

About Citco

JOB DESCRIPTION

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About The Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Your main focus will be 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 analyze complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Liaise with property management companies.

Qualifications

About You:

• You have a degree in Business or Finance related area.
• Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA designation.
• 3+ years of public/private real estate accounting work experience.
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• 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).

Requirements: