Finance Analyst

Job Title

Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About the role

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Own and coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial activities relating to the real estate portfolio, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records relating to owned and leased real estate assets, occupancy costs, rental income and portfolio transactions.
• Manage month-end accounting and reconciliation activities relating to rental income, VAT, receivables, balance sheet accounts and other property-related transactions.
• Prepare and deliver recurring financial reports, analyses and supporting schedules for management, client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage accounting, reporting and reconciliation activities associated with property-related provisions, asset values, lease transactions and other portfolio finance obligations.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, policies and internal controls.

Billing, Receivables & Financial Administration

• Manage rental billing, recharge processes, cost recoveries and other property-related invoicing activities.
• Monitor receivables, collections, account reconciliations and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Manage invoice processing, payment administration and financial transactions through approved financial systems.
• Administer lease-related payments, deposits, renewals, recoveries, settlements and other property-related financial obligations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate execution of financial transactions.

Taxation, Compliance & Governance

• Manage and coordinate VAT filings, VAT refunds, tax reporting and other statutory compliance requirements associated with the real estate portfolio.
• Coordinate the payment and accounting treatment of property taxes, local taxes, government charges and other regulatory fees.
• Act as the primary coordinator for audits, compliance reviews and reporting activities involving internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support internal control, audit and assurance activities relating to property finance, revenue management and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate external service providers and advisors supporting taxation, accounting and compliance activities.
• Maintain supporting documentation and records to meet governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, client requirements and regulatory obligations.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Asset Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure effective delivery of portfolio financial activities.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders across Corporate Real Estate Services, Tax and Finance functions to meet operational, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, auditors, tax advisors, landlords and government authorities as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and additional finance-related activities as required.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification, or progress towards certification, is desirable.

Experience

• 3-7 years' experience in finance, accounting, real estate finance, property accounting, taxation or related disciplines.
• Experience managing financial reporting, billing, accounts payable, reconciliation and month-end close activities.
• Experience coordinating taxation, statutory filing, audit or compliance-related activities.
• Experience within commercial real estate, asset management, corporate real estate services, banking or similar environments is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, systems and service providers.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability.
• Experience working with enterprise finance, ERP, treasury, taxation and property management systems.
• Exposure to systems such as SAP, TIS, AMS, Korea HomeTax and electronic tax invoice platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience using equivalent ERP, treasury management, taxation, payment processing or real estate management systems within other organisations will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting processes and compliance requirements.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”