Accounts Assistant / Executive (Property Management)

CBRE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accounts Executive to apply basic accounting fundamentals to create, review and organize financial statements and to support the team with various administrative tasks.

In this role you will assist monthly closes, prepare client financial statement packages for CBRE clients and properties, and handle journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting, and liaising with auditors and tax agents. Excellent communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and closing multiple sets of books monthly.
• Ability to communicate with various parties involved in each project.
• Experience with real estate accounting software (Yardi/Simplicity) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to provide efficient, timely, reliable service to customers.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Guide and review 2 to 3 staff monthly closing of books.
• Provide financial reporting services and prepare client financial statement packages for CBRE clients and properties.
• Apply cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyse, maintain and deliver complete and accurate financial reports.
• Undertake financial analysis and variance commentary in monthly reporting packs.
• Create and post journal entries; ensure all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions and other transactions are 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

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.