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CBRE Hiring for Finance Director – Fund Accounting Job at Sydney Full Time

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Posted
08-Oct-2021
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Sydney – New South Wales – Australia
Global Commercial Real Estate Leader

Manage the service delivery of SPV and Fund accounting for a portfolio of clients

Based in Sydney CBD
CBRE is the world’s leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm; a growing and visionary organisation, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. We are invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and strive to create an inclusive environment that allows our employee to bring their full selves to work.
This role will see you accountable for the service delivery of SPV and Fund accounting for a portfolio of clients and lead a small team to ensure their goals are met.
The role would be ideal for someone with experience in the Funds and Financial Services Industry (SPV and Fund Structures) as well as an understanding of Property Management Accounting, who may be looking for the next step in their career with a leading global real estate firm.


Here’s a snapshot of your day;
You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will lead the team to achieve and meet their needs;
  • Responsible for the day-to-day SPVs level accounting including financial monitoring of the client portfolio and guaranteeing all operational aspects of the accounts
  • Performing investment oversight on client portfolio including reviewing the property manager’s financial information, asset coordination, data aggregation, performing IFRS conversion as necessary.
  • Act as the central point of contact for Australia client accounts
  • Lead a team of 3 initially, ensuring their work is completed to a high standard and acting as the final level of review. Providing appropriate coaching as necessary.
  • Manage the relationships with other service providers in the industry, including auditors, law firms, banks and property managers and tax advisors.
  • Leading with audit procedures and compliance requirements on client’s accounting
  • Client Relationship Management & building and maintaining key relationships
  • Support the Australia business growth. Participate in new business proposals. Manage budgeting progress, review new contracts and business opportunities. Manages financial transactions related to new business proposals.
  • Be a ‘Doer’ role during onboarding stage of new client/mandates
  • Leading the transition and defining process and manuals for the fund/SPV accounting team and coordinate and work closely with property management and investment accounting and reporting team, both globally and locally
  • Process improvements: including technology improvement and process change improvement, responsible for SOC audit compliance for Australia team, measuring potential risks as well as identifying areas which may add value for our clients.
  • Act as a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and trusted advisor for internal and external Stakeholders
  • Be actively involved in specific projects where required

Here are strengths you’ll possess and the background you’ll need to be successful;
  • At least 8 years of relevant work experience working in Asset management (preferably in fund houses, fund administrators or professional accounting firms etc.)
  • Experience in trust (MIT) accounting, Trust distribution calculation and management of the process, NAV calculation and tax compliance reporting, such as BAS reporting and income tax reporting
  • Professional Accounting Qualification is a must
  • Broad, in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Australian Accounting Standard (AAS)
  • Possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate
  • Exceptional people management skills as well as the ability to manage a diverse number of stakeholders
  • Customer service focus and performance outcome orientation with all stakeholders
  • Exceptional time management, organisational and analytical skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

So, what’s in it for you?
Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are at the top of their field. Your journey starts here…
  • Uncapped opportunities to develop your career within Finance with a Global Leader in Real Estate with structured career development to support you and explore your learning potential and career goals
  • Parental leave which is industry leading.
  • You’ll form an integral part of an enormously successful team who outperform in the market year on year.
  • Working with an organisation like ours will take your career to the next level-the sky’s the limit.
We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, learning and performance. Our people benefit from a range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.

Can we inspire you to join us?
At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.
We look forward to hearing from you.

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