- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · South Africa
- Department
- IT
Description
We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.
Standish Real Estate Services provides accounting and financial reporting services to real estate developers, investors, owners, and operators. Our team of experienced real estate professionals supports entities at every level, from real estate funds and ownership structures to partnership entities and underlying operating properties. We deliver timely, accurate reporting throughout the entire real estate lifecycle, from construction and development through ongoing ownership and operations. Our expertise spans a wide range of asset types, including land, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, multifamily, manufactured housing, and affordable housing properties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly financial statement packages, including general ledger and income statement analysis, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry preparation and posting, fixed asset depreciation and amortization, and property manager variance reporting.
- Ensure internal and external deadlines are met.
- Communicate and collaborate with property management teams.
- Manage cash operations, including ensuring the timely payment of utilities, taxes, mortgages, and owner distributions.
- Review and post cash receipts.
- Review vendor invoices and process payments.
- Assist with audit processes.
- Assist with the preparation of construction and replacement reserve draw requests.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 4 years of accounting experience.
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Strong analytical and accounting skills commensurate with experience level.
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Solid understanding of accounting principles.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively and seek clarification when needed.
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Ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
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Experience with accounting software; Yardi experience preferred.
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Strong self-motivation, with the ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
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Ability to take initiative in resolving routine and advanced issues and to present potential solutions for supervisory review when addressing more complex matters.
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Real estate industry experience preferred.
