Client Services Accountant (Real Estate)

Job description 

• To provide high quality service deliverables to the firm’s Real Estate (RE) Clients you are responsible for, ensuring all deliverables are met and the Clients expectations are managed and met on a day to day basis.
• This entails reviewing all Financial Statements and disclosures and ad-hoc client deliverables in relation to providing fund administration services to RE clients.
• Expected to help improve the processes and efficiencies of the department.
• Be subject matter expert of Real Estate Fund Structures accounting and administration processes.
• Managing financial servicing for a portfolio of RE clients ensuring the smooth running of day to day relationship with Clients and consistent delivery of client reporting/ information accurately and on time
• Ensuring that adequate training has been received and support provided in order to complete the role and be proactive in defining areas needing attention or support
• Be an ‘expert’ on designated clients including understanding technical details of their LPA, SLA, Fee Agreement and any technical nuances
• Minimise risk to IQ-EQ by ensuring all procedures and checklists are followed by all cell members

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future together. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, CPA or equivalent
• At least 3 years of management accounting or fund accounting experience in real estate industry
• Knowledge of consolidation with multi-currency legal entities
• Ability to review 3rd party management accounts and understanding of duties performed by Property Managers, rent billing, collection of rent, insurance recharge
• Ability to use and understand property systems and processes (ie – Yardi / Horizon)
• An understanding of various types of income, dilapidations, lease surrender, capital contribution, capital allowances, rent reconciliation between demands raised and tenancy schedule
• An understanding of tax, GST, Capital allowances will be an added advantage
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable communicating with Senior Management
• ‘Can do’ attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, working under pressure and lead by example
• Knowledge real estate industries is essential
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and data manipulation
• Experience working in Financial Services office environment

Additional information 

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

Company description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

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