Accountant/Senior Accountant

Position Goals

• To support the firm in providing the accounting, financial and management information for Greater China
• To provide support in finance and accounting matters and towards the growth of the firm's business in China

Reporting

• Based in Shanghai, the position reports to the Fund Controller (Shanghai) with a matrix to the Fund Controller (Singapore)

Responsibilities

Transactions/deal related

• Provide transactional and analytical support to acquisitions, fund managers and asset managers on real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, restructuring,) in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on Greater China deals
• Involve in capital structuring and tax planning for acquisitions & restructuring.
• Review and analyze financial results reported by property holding subsidiaries, including
• proper conversion from local GAAPs to IFRS/US GAAP
• Co-ordinate and liaise with JV partners, fund managers, asset managers, investors, outsource accounting & tax agents on finance, reporting & tax matters, liquidity and cash-flow management, queries on portfolio's performance & financial forecasts
• Review and report monthly cash positions. Ensure optimal cash management by property
• holding subsidiaries
• Assist in the annual external audit and tax, corporate secretarial compliance
• Assist in loan administration and ensure adherence to loan covenants

Accounting & reporting

• Maintain/oversee the maintenance of accounting records for asset holding entities and investment holding entities on a monthly basis
• Payments, wire transfers processing & daily cash flow management of the asset holding entities and investment holding entities
• Assist in the annual external & internal audit
• Assist with tax, corporate secretarial compliance, fund compliance/corporate governance matters
• Implement and ensure compliance with internal controls

Client reporting

• Assist and review with fund consolidation and reporting to investors on a quarterly basis (as assigned)
• Assist client/Fund Managers with investors' requests & inquiries on financial and accounting information

Experience, Qualifications and Competencies Required

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or Finance with a reputable University, Chartered
• Accountant or equivalent qualified
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience
• Big 4 Audit experience and consolidation experience is preferred
• Experience in real estate industry a preference, but not a must
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese is a great added advantage
• Technically strong in financial reporting and accounting standards (China GAAP, IFRS)
• Client focused, confident and have integrity
• Organized and meticulous and yet inquisitive and competent in posture
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in the Asia Pacific region including liaising with JV partners, asset managers, outsource agents, bankers, auditors and consultants