About the role:
We are seeking a Property Accountant to join our client's property finance team, overseeing the accounting and financial management of the Commercial Property. This involves handling reporting and strategic financial responsibilities for high-quality commercial property assets, primarily in retail, within key Metropolitan areas along Australia's eastern seaboard.
Duties: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and year-end property reports, including financial and statistical information. Take full ownership and responsibility for end-to-end property accounting, including tax implications. Maintain and oversee the property system (MRI) and review/approve property and lease database setup. Manage tenant billings and collections, collaborating with Property Managers. Develop and maintain systems, processes, and procedures for property performance analysis and value assessment. Manage tenancy schedule accuracy and lease administration, including rent roll preparation and expense accruals. Provide information to Property Managers for monthly property reports, including variance commentary and balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee tenant receipting allocations and assist with queries and reconciliations. Review bad debts and propose write-offs, manage PO/invoice coding, and complete management accounts and bank compliance reporting. Account for capital vs. operational expenses, maintain fixed asset registers, and prepare property budgets and annual outgoing estimates. Participate in ad hoc reporting, annual audit tax requirements, board reporting, and special projects as needed. Collaborate closely with the finance team, internal and external property managers, auditors, vendors, tenants, and other stakeholders. Skills and experience: 5 years of strong owner-operated property accounting experience including financial and tax accounting/reporting. Formal Accounting qualifications – Degree Qualified, CPA/CA. Budgeting and forecasting experience in the property industry, with both bottom-up from lease level and top-down approach. Performance reporting and variance analysis experience including commentary tailored to target audiences. Strong experience interpreting leases and translating to financial outcomes or impact on property accounting. Practical experience and familiarity with various modules within MRI and workflow is desirable but not essential. Business or system improvement experience is desirable. General understanding of tax accounting. Benefits: Supportive team culture. Up to 2 days WFH. Fortitude Valley location. How to apply:
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, hit APPLY or contact us below:
Amanda Miron or Marton Volep
0467 055 244
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