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What are the duties of an accountant in a real estate company?

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Question ajoutée par Kamran Khan , Public Relations Manager , EDRAFOR EMIRATES LLC
Date de publication: 2013/10/14
Divyesh Patel
par Divyesh Patel , Assistant Professional Officer- Treasury , City Of Cape Town

All property accountants need10-key skills, advanced computer and spreadsheet skills, knowledge of federal and state real estate laws, and may require specific experience with a property or asset management software. The job requires a person with the ability to set up escrow accounts and portfolios if working in real estate, create and manage budgets and maintain financial records and transactions with respect to assets.

 

Accounting and control personnel are regularly involved in either auditing or tax with regard to the business operations of a real estate company. It is their responsibility to maintain records of current financial operations, maintain compliance, and review the viability of new ventures with regard to accounting and tax implications. Specifically, a controller is a more senior position and involves key oversight and decision making over business decisions on a more strategic level than a staff accountant would be asked to provide. A well-functioning accounting and control staff will not only keep the books in order, but will be a strategic resource for maximizing profits through proper financial structure.

Mohammed Salim Allana
par Mohammed Salim Allana , Compliance and Assurance Manager , United Arab Bank

Over and above the normal maintenance of accounting, budgeting and reporting process

 

The accountant is to ensure evaluation of contracts and new projects feasibility. Timely completion of projects and payment to the contractors and sub contractors. Similarly to ensure receivables from tenants / agents shall not have a big list of outstanding.

Control cost on renovation and maintenance of properties and its accessories. 

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