Senior Client Accountant

Job Description The Senior Client Accountant-Sharjah will be responsible for the end-to-end client accounting function for a designated property portfolios managed from the Sharjah office. The role focuses on day-to-day operational client accounting, working across legacy property management systems, while maintaining strong controls over client money, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance. The position works closely with Property Managers and the wider Client Accounting team. Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer Key Responsibilities - Process daily banking transactions and generate receipts in the relevant property management systems with a high degree of accuracy. - Maintain full responsibility for Accounts Receivable, including tenant invoicing, AR aging, and follow-up on outstanding balances. - Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for landlord and client accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items. - Prepare monthly landlord financial statements, including income statements and supporting schedules. - Handle tenant and landlord queries related to statements of account, cleared payments, and outstanding balances. - Work closely with Property Managers to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting. - Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and audit support documentation. - Manage accounting activities related to Owners Association (OA) accounts in line with regulatory and audit requirements. - Assist in the preparation and audit of annual service charge accounts. - Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, internal accounting policies, and client money controls. - Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and strengthening of financial controls. - Support team delivery and collaborate effectively with other Client Accounting team members. System & Experience Requirements - Hands-on experience with Happy Tenant is mandatory. - Hands-on experience with TRAMPS is mandatory. - Experience with Yardi is an advantage, particularly exposure to system migration or parallel reporting environments. - Comfortable working in legacy and transitional accounting environments. Skills, Knowledge And Experience - Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. - Minimum 46 years of experience in property management and/or client accounting within a professional environment. - Strong understanding of client money principles, landlord accounting, and Owners Association (OA) accounting. - Solid hands-on experience in account reconciliations, monthly closings, and financial reporting. - Working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and audit requirements. - Demonstrable experience working in accordance with best practice, internal controls, and established processes. - Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and with external clients. - Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of accuracy. - Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a client accounting function. - Self-motivated, proactive, and able to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. - High attention to detail, with a strong sense of ethics, integrity, and accountability. - Creative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify issues, suggest improvements, and contribute to resolving complex or non-standard accounting matters. Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 700 offices all over the world. This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you.