Senior Fund Accountant — Real Estate Funds

NACBA; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco in Makati seeks an experienced accounting professional to focus on the full cycle of real estate fund accounting. You will maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements with footnotes, and allocate partner capital—engaging with management and clients to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in real estate accounting, strong Excel and English proficiency, and the ability to train team members. ERP systems knowledge (MRI/Yardi/Investran) is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control the general ledger and 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA in progress

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Investran

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Citco in Makati seeks an experienced accounting professional to focus on the full cycle of real estate fund accounting. You will maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements with footnotes, and allocate partner capital—engaging with management and clients to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in real estate accounting, strong Excel and English proficiency, and the ability to train team members. ERP systems knowledge (MRI/Yardi/Investran) is a plus.