Associate Accountant

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties:Accounting: Maintain accurate books of accounts for multiple Owners Associations and Master Communities. Allocate shared costs accurately across towers and common areas. Monitor fund utilization in line with approved OA budgets.• Financial Reporting & Closing: Prepare monthly & annual financial reports, analyse variances between actuals vs approved budgets. Ensure timely month & year-end close for each community/entity• Service Charge Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparation of annual service charge budgets and revised forecasts. Track expenditures against approved budgets and flag overruns proactively• Manage Accounts Payables: Process vendor invoices, monitor aged payables and ensure timely payments, reconcile vendor balances, reconcile AP ledger to GL, address vendor disputes and coordinate with operation team members.• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Manage Owners’ receivables, monitor aging reports and support collection follow-ups for overdue balances. Ensure accurate posting of receipts and reconciliation of owner accounts• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Maintain integrity of the General Ledger for each OA, perform monthly bank, fund, inter-entity, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and provisions• Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Coordination: Ensure compliance with OA regulations, assist in VAT reports and filing, support audits including audit confirmations and schedules.• Best Practices & Team Player: Support Finance Manager in budget processes, reporting packs, and reconciliations; drive automation, build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Qualification:• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business.• Professional certification CA, CPA, ACCA or Master’s in finance required.Experience and Competencies:Experience• 8+ years of experience in finance, preferably in property management or Owners Association accounting.• Handled full-cycle AP, AR, and General Ledger accounting• Experience in budgeting, MIS reporting, aging analysis, and preparation of monthly financial reports.• Hands-on experience in VAT reporting and compliance, including filing requirements.• Proficient in ERP systems, with preference for experience in property management platforms and Oracle Fusion.