Investment Accountant
This role involves overseeing the financial aspects of investments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Main responsibilities include:
* Managing day-to-day accounting and financial operations for investment trusts and property portfolios.
* Preparing monthly financial statements and performance reports for investment properties and trusts.
* Processing investment transactions, including distributions, redemptions, and new investments.
* Coordinating property valuations and maintaining asset valuation records.
* Calculating and processing regular unitholder distributions.
* Performing comprehensive financial analysis on investment performance and property assets.
* Assisting with trust establishment documentation and ongoing compliance requirements.
* Ensuring accurate and timely NAV calculations for investment trusts.
* Preparing detailed investment reports for management, unitholders, and trustees.
* Reconciling investment accounts and maintaining accurate records.
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities for investment properties.
* Assisting with external audit preparations for investment trusts.
* Monitoring compliance with investment mandate requirements.
* Liaising with property managers, external stakeholders, and service providers.
* Identifying and implementing process improvements for investment accounting functions.
* Supporting special projects and financial analysis as required.
Requirements include:
* Tertiary qualifications in finance and/or accounting.
* Previous experience in investment accounting or property trust accounting.
* Experience with accounting software such as Xero, NetSuite, Tech1, or Microsoft Dynamics.
* Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities.
* Knowledge of property investment structures and trust accounting.
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong relationship management capabilities.
* Professional presentation and approach.
This is a mid-senior level role offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.