Client Accountant - Savills Middle East

The Role

Join our dynamic Property Management team as a Client Accountant where youll play a key role in overseeing the financial management of client funds held on behalf of investors. Your primary responsibility will be to expertly manage a selection of client portfolios within Abu Dhabis vibrant real estate market. In this role youll ensure the smooth operation of property accounts maintaining financial integrity and supporting overall portfolio growth.

Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of daily banking and generating receipts on System with a high degree of accuracy
• Assist in financial audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Maintaining Accounts Receivable function including AR Aging reports to track the outstanding invoices and follow up.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow for landlord accounts.
• Generate accurate income statements for landlord properties.
• Collaborate with property managers to ensure financial data alignment.
• Handling Tenants queries (SOA cleared payments)
• Manage financial activities for owners association accounts in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to support landlord decision making.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation for owner association records.
• Assisting on annual property service charge audits and liaise with Property Manager and service charge auditors to ensure completion within best practice guidelines.
• Adhoc tasks/projects instructed by Management Client
• To work with a team of accountants and support in daily tasks and operations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations accounting standards and other financial laws.
• Knowledge of VAT and Audit

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors degree in finance
• Sound knowledge of an allround nature with regards to accounts. The book entry process of clients/investment companies is highly desirable
• Fluent English speaker.
• Knowledge of OA
• Experience with reconciliation of accounts
• Knowledge and experience of monthly closing
• Excellent reporting skills
• Great organisation & communication skills
• Ability to communicate well across all levels of the business and with clients
• Strong team player
• Ability to learn and work well to deadlines
• Demonstrable record of working within a professional environment following best practice and process

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• SelfMotivated
• Attention to detail
• Strong Ethics
• Creative able to develop ideas and suggest strategies to solve complex and unique issues