Role Overview

The Accounts & Operations professional will support the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the firm's private equity hospitality platform, which includes ongoing luxury hotel development and operating projects in New Zealand, Singapore and other international locations.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, efficient fund and asset operations, and seamless coordination across investment, asset management, and investor relations teams. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, and an understanding of hospitality / hotel investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

Maintain general ledger, journal entries, and financial statements for investment entities, SPVs, and fund structures.
Manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and vendor payments.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
Support tax agents with financial data for corporate, income, GST/VAT and property-related tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
Track capital calls, distributions, management fees, and fund expenses in accordance with fund agreements.

2. Fund Operations & Investment Support

Assist in fund administration, including waterfall calculations, performance reporting, and investor allocations.
Maintain investment registers, deal-level financials, and asset-level performance dashboards.
Support due diligence and closing processes for acquisitions, financings, and divestments.
Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping for all investment-related activities.

3. Hospitality / Hotel Asset & Project Operations

Work closely with hotel asset management teams to collect operational and financial data from hotel operators.
Review property budgets, operating statements, GOP reports, and variance analyses.
Monitor hotel performance KPIs (occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, margins, etc.).
Support and track the operational and financial progress of hospitality development projects in New Zealand and other regions, including coordination with project managers, architects, operators, and external consultants.
Assist in valuation processes by preparing financial models and updating asset-level inputs.

4. Compliance, Controls & Reporting

Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, fund agreements.
Ensure proper document management for SPVs, loan agreements, operator agreements, and investment contracts.
Support risk management by monitoring covenant compliance, loan payments, and insurance renewals.
Prepare investor reporting packs, capital account statements, and performance summaries.

5. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Implement automation tools and accounting software best practices.
Optimise workflows for financial data collection, approvals, and reporting.
Strengthen coordination between finance, legal, operations, hotel operators, and investment teams.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements as the fund expands across new assets and regions.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA Level I/II) preferred.

Experience

7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or operations.
Experience in private equity, real estate, fund administration, or investment management is strongly preferred.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
Hands-on experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit processes.
Proficiency with Excel, accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi), and data tools.
Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast-paced, independent and deadline-driven environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Key Attributes

High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Process-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proactive, resourceful, and capable of independent problem-solving.

Accounts & Operations Manager

Assistant/ Manager, Finance Operations (Accounts Receivable)

Assistant/ Manager, Finance Operations (Accounts Receivable)