Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Review of annual service charge accounts for commercial and residential properties.

Perform analytical reviews to identify and explain variances between budgeted and actual expenditure.

Prepare working schedules and reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.

Liaise with clients and property managers to clarify queries and follow up on outstanding information.

Review client responses and assist in resolving discrepancies or issues identified during review.

Assist in the preparation and issuance of draft service charge review reports.

Apply basic accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments, to ensure correct reporting.

Support senior team members in implementing process improvements and maintaining compliance with RICS guidance and industry standards.

Manage workload effectively to meet team and client deadlines, contributing to overall team performance.

Clear manager and director review points within the key performance timelines (KPs) to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Attend client conference calls to gain familiarity with the client’s operations, challenges, and reporting needs. Participate actively in discussions for reviews you are working on and help identify practical solutions for clients.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CA) preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in service charge accounting, property management, or a similar role.

Technical Skills :

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).

Understanding of basic accounting concepts such as accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.

Familiarity with service charge accounting principles (desirable).

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under deadlines.

Team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Eagerness to learn and develop in a professional accounting environment.

Associate- non ca 5+ years, AM-Ca with 3+yrs, Sr assistant- any graduate 2+ years (non CA)