Client Finance Associate (1 Year Contract)

Cushman & Wakefield (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Client Finance Associate to oversee client accounting and manage financial operations. This role involves building relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders, as well as leading a team to meet operational goals. Candidates should have a strong background in finance/accounting with management experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

Career development and promote from within culture

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Requires 7-10 years of experience in finance/accounting.
• 2+ years of management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Yardi and/or MRI software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client relationships and manage accounting team performance.
• Review financial reports and ensure compliance.
• Recommendations to improve operating efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Customer Service

Time Management

Delegation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI software

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Client Finance Associate

Job Description Summary

Provide leadership and supervision to accounting team members, at all levels, and support operations and clients through the use of sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary. The Senior Client Accounting Manager role also provides guidance to Client Accounting Managers and is counted on to provide solutions in the most complex management level situations.

Job Description

About the role:

• Oversee a market, strategic and/or key client(s); develop productive, supportive relationships with market city leads, strategic clients, key clients, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionally
• Review team members' financial reports to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
• Monitor team and/or market-wide requirements of timely tax payments, revenue portal updates, time tracking and Corporate Aging follow-up
• Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness; provide oversight to ensure effective implementation
• Track team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules, and reports in accordance with the SOC Policies and Procedures manual and training.
• Develop direct reports through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
• Work with leadership team to implement department goals and objectives, lead department projects and provide essential Client Accounting committee involvement
• Direct new business onboarding by coordinating with property management and clients; set up bank accounts, accounting software, load prior balances or closing statements
• Assist Controller with pricing new business and preparing proposal responses
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Client Accounting Managers, Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns
• May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
• Provides solutions to routine/complex problems
• Direct reports may include Client Accounting Managers, Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns

About you:

• Bachelor’s degrees in finance / accounting
• Requires seven to ten years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of management experience preferred
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Strong knowledge of Yardi and/or MRI software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong internal and external customer service, time management and organizational skills; Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative; Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively; Results oriented with strong sense of urgency; Experience in or demonstrated leadership and accountability skills

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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