Fund Accountant - Chandigarh, India - Greystar

Description

Job Summary:

The investment accountant will be responsible for cash management/bank accounts, loans and lender reporting, investor reporting, capital transaction management, financial reporting, systems validation, fee calculations, audit supports, investment acquisitions, investment dispositions and other general functions. This position will also be required to master all the duties of a staff investment accountant.

Essential Responsibilities: Cash Management

Assist with the management of the day to day cash transactions of each fund/venture that is assigned. This includes but

is not limited to daily oversight of bank accounts, maintaining relationships with our banks as well as understanding the online banking platforms, entering transactions into Yardi on a timely basis; managing the intercompany bill-backs and accounts payable process, and setting up and inputting wire/ACH transactions.

Capital Transactions

Assist management with the allocation and documentation process for capital transactions between the funds/ventures and investors. Prepare contribution and distribution calculations and packets. Oversee the signature process, and work with the Investor Relations department to upload the notices to the Juniper Square site for delivery.

Financial Reporting

Report financials in accordance with IFRS and/or US GAAP. Compile the monthly, quarterly, and annual financials. Prepare the monthly reporting work-papers and reconciling accounts, referencing and tying out the consolidated financials, prepare data that is included within the management discussion and analysis (MD&A), work with the Investor Relations department to upload the statements to the Juniper Square site, and deliver quarterly information to internal Greystar stakeholders (i.e. corporate and co-investment departments) when necessary. Assist the senior investment accountant with any ad hoc investor reporting, lender reporting, compliance certificates, and other ad hoc 3rd party reporting requested.

Audit

On an annual basis, or in accordance with the legal agreements, assist with the audit management for each of the funds/ventures. Assist with the oversight of the day to day process of the audit from start to finish. Assist with the preparation of the PBC request list, upload audit documents, roll-forward prior year-end financials, assist the Senior in preparing tables and charts when necessary, and prepare the current audited financial statements when required by manager.

Yardi

Use Yardi software to house all the General Ledgers by entity. Enter journal entries, run reports for analytics as well as reporting, and use the Investment Management module for cash, contributions, distributions and other internal transactions.

General

Understand the underlying agreements of each venture. Work to become familiar with the specific sections that are relevant to better understand the overall structure, including but not limited to; partnership expenses, fees, commitments and subscriptions, capital calls and distributions, and financial reporting requirements. Work to build relationships with other stakeholders, both internally and externally, to understand how the investment accounting functions affect all parties.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Completes various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Organizational Responsibilities:

· Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).

· Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).

· Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity.

· Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate method(s) to obtain business and professional information, and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Working Conditions:

· Incumbents work in an office environment.

· Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training classes, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

· CA preferred