Property Accountant

Job title : Property Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $120,000 to 125,000 Plus Superannuation
Contact name : Jonathon Prince
Job reference : 1705780
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of property assets. This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across property accounting, fund reporting, and stakeholder engagement.  The duties of your role will include but not be limited to the following.
  
  • Finance business partnering with property managers, asset managers, and external stakeholders
  • End-to-end property accounting for a portfolio of assets
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis
  • Lease accounting, including rental income recognition, outgoings, and reconciliations
  • Preparation of property budgets and forecasts
  • Cash flow management and reporting across assets
  • Support fund-level reporting and investor deliverables
  • Assist with statutory reporting, audit, and tax compliance requirements
  • Drive process improvements and support ongoing system enhancements
  
The Candidate
  • CA/CPA qualified (or close to completion)
  • Strong understanding of lease accounting and property financials
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Systems savvy, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Experience in property accounting or a related field (real estate, funds management, or asset-heavy businesses) will be advantageous but not essential

The Organisation

Our client is well-established property and investment group known as the market-leaders and experts in their field.  The have close to $3b of assets under management and continue to grow.  They are also an employer of choice with a great culture and impressive leadership in the Finance function.
  
Why Join
  • Long-term contract role with potential for permanency
  • Exposure to a high-quality, large-scale property portfolio
  • Backing from a well-capitalised institutional platform with significant growth runway
  • Collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Opportunity to broaden into fund-level reporting and commercial finance
  
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathon Prince.