Senior Accountant, Property Finance (12-month fixed term contract)

Join ESR Group, a leading Asia-Pacific real asset manager focused on New Economy sectors, including logistics, data centres, and infrastructure and renewables.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Property Finance team on a 12-month contract, supporting the financial management of ESR's property portfolio.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of a diverse property portfolio, partnering closely with Asset Management and Property teams to deliver accurate reporting, compliance and commercial insights.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Month-end reporting, including accruals, prepayments, IFRS adjustments and reconciliations.
• Preparation of GL and statutory trust account reconciliations.
• Monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure tracking.
• Managing owner remittances and PM fee forecasting.
• Coordinating annual outgoings reconciliations with Property Managers.
• Supporting audits, compliance and trust accounting requirements.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and drive strong portfolio performance.

Requirements

This role will suit a detail-oriented property finance professional with strong technical accounting skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• CA/CPA qualification and a relevant tertiary degree, coupled with 3-5 years' experience in commercial property accounting.
• Strong technical accounting capability, including a sound understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, high attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability, integrity and ownership.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver commercial insights and support informed business decision-making.
• Exposure to Yardi Voyager and/or BlackLine (preferred) and confidence using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve efficiency, accuracy and productivity while maintaining strong data governance and quality standards.

Benefits

Grow with us - Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.

More about career growth at ESR - https://au.esr.com/careers/

Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
• We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth

At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.