Senior Property Accountant

About CPG

Coombes Property Group is a privately-owned organisation which develops, owns and manages a diversified portfolio of property and infrastructure assets as well as a range of non-real estate assets and investments across Australia and in overseas markets.

Since acquiring our first commercial property in 1978, the group's property portfolio has grown steadily to span commercial office, retail, industrial, entertainment, hotel, and land assets in and near Sydney, Brisbane, and Darwin as well as overseas markets.

Coombes Property Group is a long-term owner of innovative and enduring property assets who is increasingly becoming a key player in city-shaping and transformational projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Property Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting of CPG's property portfolio — including assets held directly and via joint ventures. You will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, and delivering insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Working closely with internal teams (Property Management, Operations, and Development) and external advisors (auditors, tax agents, and JV partners), this role offers exposure to a diverse and high-performing property portfolio.

Key Tasks

• Prepare and manage financial reports for property portfolios.
• Collaborate with Property Managers to deliver accurate budgeting and forecasting and provide variance analysis.
• Monitor and manage cash flow for assigned properties.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Manage month-end accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate the month-end process and distribute management reports to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate preparation of year-end reporting packages and liaise with external accountants regarding tax, compliance, and audit matters.
• Prepare and coordinate annual outgoings estimates and reconciliation processes.
• Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to ensure accurate tenant receivables, incentives, and outgoings recovery.
• Act as systems super user for administration, maintenance, and enhancements across MRI and MyBuildings.
• Perform other duties as required by the role and/or directed by the Directors from time to time.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, and CA/CPA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in property accounting.
• Background in property or professional services with relevant client exposure.
• Experience within audit or business services preferred.
• MRI experience is essential.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong wrtitten and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented with the ability to liaise professionally across all levels.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to multitask and work autonomously.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Flexible mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment where structures and procedures are evolving.
• Professional, results-driven, with a strong work ethic and high integrity.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within a family office or private investment group.
• Experience with MRI General Ledger (PMX) and MyBuildings software.

Benefits

• Generous salary package
• Interesting and varied work
• Dynamic & growing company with a talented and diverse team
• Job security in a large and diversified group

How you apply

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We thank you in advance for your application and respectfully advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.