Associate, Investor Accounting & Finance, Asia Pacific (Maternity leave coverage)

Company & Regional Overview
LaSalle is a global real estate investment manager where exceptional investment talent, deep market and sector expertise, and data-driven intelligence are applied through a disciplined fair-value framework. Enhanced by industry-leading research and sustainability insights, we deliver outperformance that meets investor needs for income, growth, and diversification.
We are the investment division of JLL, and our capabilities are supported by the scale of our global platform and the JLL ecosystem, providing us access to a network of global relationships, powerful analytics, market-leading insights, and cutting-edge technology. As part of JLL, we've been recognized as both a World's Most Ethical and World's Most Admired company.
What drives us most is knowing our decisions improve lives and strengthen communities. Through our Culture of Care, we keep people at the heart of business. We also invest in our own people’s growth through our 'Steer Your Career' strategy, empowering customized career journeys and developing managers into coaches, mentors and leaders.
At LaSalle, your perspective and contributions drive meaningful impact. Build your career with an investment management company committed to clients, communities, and each other.
Position Overview

• To provide best-in-class investor accounting and finance support for the growth of the firm’s regional private equity business
• To empower informed decision-making by delivering critical, timely and accurate information to the business and investors
• This role will be contracted under a Third-Party Vendor and work onsite at LaSalle Singapore office

Responsibilities will include:
Accounting & reporting

• Maintain/oversee accounting records for investment holding entities on a monthly or quarterly basis as assigned and in compliance with the Yardi Rulebook
• Prepare/oversee the preparation of payments, wire transfers processing (including settlement of FX transactions) & daily cash flow management of the investment holding entities & property holding entities as assigned
• Assist in the annual external audit of client vehicles
• Assist with tax and BAS filing, and together with the legal and compliance team, support corporate secretarial compliance and entity maintenance/ compliance & reporting
• Implement and ensure compliance with internal controls

Client reporting

• Assist portfolio managers and asset managers with investors’ requests & inquiries on financial and accounting information
• Preparation of investor NAV statements
• Reporting to investors on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Transactions/deal related

• Provide transactional and analytical support to portfolio managers and asset managers on real estate transactions (dispositions, restructuring, financing/refinancing)
• Assist with capital structuring and tax planning for restructuring, where applicable
• Review and analyze financial results reported by property holding subsidiaries, including proper conversion from local GAAPs to IFRS
• Co-ordinate and liaise with JV partners, portfolio managers, asset managers, investors, outsourced accounting & tax service providers on finance, reporting & tax matters, liquidity and cash-flow management, queries on portfolio’s performance & financial forecasts
• Treasury:
• Maintain appropriate cash flow processes to enable efficient management of cash balances;
• Cash management
• Assist in loan administration and regular monitoring of loan covenants to ensure adherence to project loans

Others

• To provide support for “One LaSalle”, LaSalle’s global initiative to establish a global operating platform
• Administrative or other tasks as assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 5 – 6 years of relevant working experience
• Audit experience and experience in real estate industry a preference, but not a must
• Consolidation experience and experience in Yardi system preferred
• Proficiency in written and spoken business Chinese
• Client focused, confident and have highest level of integrity
• Self-starter, organized, meticulous and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in the Asia Pacific region including liaising with JV partners, asset managers, outsource agents, bankers, auditors and consultants

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
Start a lasting career with LaSalle Investment Management today!
For further information, please visit www.lasalle.com
US Jobs Only: This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site –Singapore
At LaSalle, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.