Accounting Assistant Manager

The Accounting Assistant Manager for Real Estate plays a crucial role in the financial health of the property portfolio. This role oversees daily financial transactions related to leasing and operations, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and budget monitoring in the real estate division.

Lease Accounting and Revenue Management

• Supervise the preparation, verification, and posting of tenant billings, including base rent, utilities, common area charges, and other contractual obligations.
• Ensure timely collection, application, and reconciliation of tenant payments, security deposits, and account adjustments.
• Monitor tenant account ledgers, proactively manage overdue accounts, and support collection strategies in coordination with the property management team.
• Review and authorize lease modifications, discounts, escalations, and contract amendments in coordination with the leasing team.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and local tax laws in all lease-related financial transactions.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process for rental income and leasing-related expenses.
• Analyze financial and operational metrics such as rental yield, occupancy trends, average rent per square meter, and collection efficiency to support business decisions.
• Prepare variance reports and financial forecasts to guide executive strategy and leasing performance improvements.

Cash Flow and Payment Oversight

• Monitor and manage cash flows involving advance rentals, security deposits, receivables, and disbursements.
• Coordinate with legal and treasury teams to enforce financial provisions in lease contracts and resolve complex tenant payment issues.
• Initiate and implement process improvements in billing and collections to enhance financial transparency and efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with BIR regulations on VAT and withholding taxes applicable to lease agreements.
• Generate accurate financial statements and reports on leasing revenue and tenant financial performance.
• Coordinate financial audits and manage documentation for lease-related transactions.
• Uphold internal control procedures, enforce documentation standards, and ensure adherence to company policies.

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead a team of accountants and finance officers responsible for lease and tenant financial transactions.
• Foster collaboration with leasing, legal, and property operations teams to ensure financial alignment and operational accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reporting, process optimization, and financial data accuracy.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance and accounting within the real estate leasing or commercial property sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine tax laws and financial reporting requirements related to lease transactions
• Proven expertise in lease billing, tenant collections, and revenue monitoring
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other real estate-specific platforms
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to interpret lease agreements and apply them accurately in accounting records

What We Offer / Company Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule—Open and adaptable work hours to support work-life balance
• Paid COVID-19 Quarantine Leave—Annual entitlement for health-related quarantine with pay
• Complimentary Eye Check-Up—Free annual vision screening
• Sick and Vacation Leave—Convertible to cash if unused by year-end
• Health Insurance Coverage—Comprehensive medical benefits
• Life Insurance—Financial protection for you and your beneficiaries
• Annual Merit Increase—Performance-based salary adjustment
• Emergency Loan Access—Quick financial assistance in urgent situations
• Product Discounts—Special pricing on company products, extended to immediate family members
• Government-Mandated Benefits—Full compliance with all statutory benefits (e.g., SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)