Director (Property Management Accounts)
Remuneration -Reflective of the role responsibilities with outstanding benefits package.
The Company, My client is one of the leading international real estate providers and offers its clients a comprehensive range of services that span the entire real estate lifecycle.
With 5,300 employees, The Company supports owners, leaseholders, investors and communities in their projects thanks to our local expertise through 24 countries.
The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a major global financial institution present in 65 countries with over 193,122 employees.
The Role
Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious senior individual looking to elevate themselves into the next step in their career. Working as part of an international company, the successful candidate will operate at a senior c-suite level within the Property Management Department and be a key member of the management team while building a relationship with their European and other international offices. Responsibilities will include propelling growth, devising strategy and driving business development of the commercial property business, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of their current managed commercial portfolio.
Key Deliverables
Management of the Accounts Team, including supervision and training requirements.
Ensure the highest standards of accounting practice are maintained across the Accounts function.
Ensure tenant queries are dealt with promptly, professionally, and satisfactorily.
Introduce processes to monitor and proactively manage AR to limit aged debt and effectively recover same.
Introduce processes to ensure smooth and accurate challenging, approving and processing of creditor invoices, ensuring payments are made in a timely and efficient manner.
Reconciling bank accounts and disbursing client funds; addressing Property Managers’ and Directors’ queries.
Managing daily cash book entries, rent transfers, rent and service charge raising.
Preparing monthly and quarterly client reports.
Generating annual billing of insurance premiums.
Completing VAT reports and returns for managed properties.
Managing and processing payroll for any subcontracted employees.
Managing service charge audits and liaising with auditors as appropriate; supporting key accounts personnel with their portfolio as required.
Completing service charge year-end and budget apportionments to audit level.
Working with the Head of Property Management to ensure the property database remains up to date and accurate.
Reviewing all finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures, identifying deficiencies and introducing improvements as required.
Establishing and maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards in liaison with management.
Preparing management company accounts and liaising with client accounts departments.
Reporting to European Head Office on a quarterly basis and as required.
Special accounts projects as required.
Person Specification Qualifications
Fully qualified Accountant
Degree level qualification
Experience / Skills
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within commercial real estate
Previous people management experience
Strong financial planning and analysis experience
Credit control/accounts receivable experience
Good knowledge and practice of accounting control rules
Experience producing reports and financial statements
Budget monitoring and cost analysis experience
Experience with the Property Management Software TRAMPS will be a clear advantage
Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Proven ability to effectively prioritise work and manage high volumes
Excellent attention to detail
Capable of working to tight deadlines and under own initiative
Proven ability to work independently and show initiative, drive and integrity, as well as being an effective team player
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to communicate and integrate effectively at all levels of the organisation