Accounts Assistant / Executive (Property Management)

CBRE Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Pte Ltd is seeking an Accounts Executive to apply basic accounting fundamentals, review and organize financial statements, and support the team with administrative tasks. This role sits within General Accounting, focusing on developing and maintaining accounting processes for CBRE clients and properties.

The role involves monthly closing oversight for a small team, preparation of financial statements, and adherence to cash and accrual accounting principles for timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or ACCA/CPA.
• Experience closing multiple books monthly.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Yardi or Simplicity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and review 2 to 3 staff monthly closing of books.
• Provide financial reporting services and prepare client financial statement packages.
• Apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare and deliver accurate reports.
• Undertake financial analysis and variance commentary in monthly packs.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure timely posting of transactions.
• Perform month end reconciliations for GL and TB including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform bank reconciliations for all bank accounts within the portfolio.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for existing or new properties.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA/CPA

Tools

Yardi

Simplicity

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a CBRE Accounts Executive, you will apply basic accounting fundamentals to create, review and organize financial statements and also to assist the team with various administrative tasks

This job is part of the General Accounting job function. They are responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance of accounting processes and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Guide and review 2 to 3 staff monthly closing of books.
• Provide financial reporting services and prepare client financial statement packages for a portfolio of CBRE clients and properties.
• Apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyse, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
• Undertake financial analysis and variance commentary in monthly reporting packs.
• Create and post journal entries; ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Perform month end reconciliations for GL and TB including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform bank reconciliations for all bank accounts within the portfolio.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting, for existing or new property and client transitions.
• Participate in property tax calculations.
• Coordinate and participate in yearend audits for the portfolio.
• Maintain property billings including rental, recurring and sundry charges; assist in managing arrears collection.
• Process payment runs including funds requests.
• Preparation of GST schedules for quarterly lodgement.
• Liaise with tax agents, company secretary, bankers and external auditors of the company.
• Other responsibilities and tasks assigned from time to time.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent qualifications from Chartered Accounting Bodies.(ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Experience in managing and closing multiple sets of booksmonthly.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various parties involved in eachproject.
• Experience with real estate accounting software (Yardi/Simplicity)preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to provide efficient,timely, reliable and courteous service to customers and to effectively presentinformation.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and possess initiative, and at the same timecan thrive in a team environment.
• Able to meet deadlines of the portfolio's requirements.

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

OUR VALUES IN HIRING

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and

we welcome all applications.