Finance Manager Property Funds

JOB SUMMARY

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the financial stewardship of a portfolio of unlisted property funds.

This includes oversight of trust accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and investor communications. You will work closely with fund managers, auditors, and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across the funds.

Function: FINANCE

Supervision: The role will report to the Senior Fund Finance Manager in Manila.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fund Accounting & Reporting:
a. Overseeing monthly unit pricing, trial balances, and consolidation entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
b. Managing trust-level journals and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
c. Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements and board papers to ensure regulatory compliance.
d. Preparing and presenting monthly management reporting results to provide insights for decision-making.

2. Tax/ Compliance & Governance:
a. Ensuring compliance with tax obligations, including BAS, tax returns, and taxable income statements.
b. Supporting risk assessments and internal audits related to fund operations to mitigate potential risks.
c. Ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with fund mandates and regulatory requirements.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:
a. Liaising with Fund Managers, investors, auditors, and internal teams to facilitate effective communication.
b. Providing commercial and technical financial advice to support strategic decision-making.

4. Process Improvement & Projects:
a. Leading or supporting finance-related projects, including system upgrades and automation, to enhance efficiency.
b. Driving continuous improvement in reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.

5. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
a. Managing fund-level cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure sufficient working capital and distributions.
b. Monitoring and reporting on debt facilities, including drawdowns, repayments, interest accruals, and covenant testing.
c. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of investor distributions, capital calls, and redemptions.

6. Team Leadership & Development:
a. Mentoring and supporting junior finance staff to foster a high-performance culture.
b. Contributing to the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• 5+ years experience in fund accounting, property finance, or professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and trust structures.
• Experience with large ERP systems is highly regarded.
• Exposure to property or funds management sectors preferred.

Software Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the use of Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience using property ERP systems (e.g., MRI).
• Experience with financial reporting platforms such as OneSource is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Commercially astute with an understanding of property markets and fund structures.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• High attention to detail and analytical capability.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Adhere to, support, and promote the Compliance Policies and Procedures, which govern personal and professional behaviour.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Ensure confidential information is protected, given the privileged access that will often be given to holders of this position.