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My client, a large Asset Owner, is seeking a contractor for 6-9 months (with a possibility of extension) to join their Residential Property Accounting team. Job DescriptionBe responsible, in conjunction with colleagues, for the accounting book of records of direct real estate portfolios, including residential, commercial, rural, strategic land, timber, and minerals. Ensure acquisitions, disposals, revaluations, income, expenses, and other transactions are accurately reflected in the SAP accounting system. Review information supplied by managing agents regarding income collection and expenses paid to ensure data completeness and accuracy. Collaborate with the Investment Operations team to manage daily treasury functions such as acquisitions, sales, calls, and distributions to ensure accurate cash management. Work with the Property Finance manager to perform quarter-end and year-end closing procedures and post monthly journals in SAP for various property portfolios. Assist in producing management reports for asset managers on a monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc basis, and track/report direct asset management costs against budget. Support the preparation of year-end audit schedules to facilitate audits and the issuance of financial statements. Attend regular service review meetings with managing agents, discuss queries/issues/requests, document minutes, and report progress to the Property Finance manager and Head of Investment Accounting. Assist in managing the agent change project, including: Ensuring SLA details and reporting requirements are clearly documented. Verifying data transition accuracy between existing and new managing agents through checks and controls. Preparing reconciliations of data between ERP systems and agents' data to confirm successful migration, and obtaining sign-off from the Head of Investment Accounting. Post go-live, ensuring accurate reporting from managing agents as per SLA. Keeping stakeholders informed throughout the transition to prevent disruptions. Ensuring necessary procedural documentation is in place for all work performed.#J-18808-Ljbffr