Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to manage SPV governance, fund operations compliance, and asset management support within a real estate investment firm. This role offers the opportunity to lead fund structuring and risk management while supporting audits and enhancing internal controls. The position includes a competitive salary, work-from-home flexibility three days a week, and promotional opportunities in Tokyo.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain SPV fund structures and governance
Ensure fund operations comply with policies and FATCA/CRS regulations
Support transaction and asset management on legal, tax, and regulatory issues
Facilitate internal and external audits of funds and SPVs
Reinforce internal controls to manage risk per compliance objectives
Administer group fund reporting tools and data warehouse systems
Prepare payment instructions and approval documents for trustees and managers
Prepare waterfall worksheets for internal and external financial reporting
Coordinate with property managers and service providers for asset reporting
Ensure timely and accurate collection of asset data and property reports
Challenge asset data quality using controlling processes and automated tools
Build and maintain strong relationships with property managers to improve data quality
Onboard new property managers to group systems for data delivery
Monitor and control special KPIs related to property management
Organize and lead arrears and litigation review processes with property managers
Contribute to and execute projects related to asset data and performance improvement
Propose analysis and action plans to improve asset performance with management
Oversee compliance with AML/KYC during entity onboarding
Manage risk by implementing controls aligned with company risk policies
Support financial reporting accuracy through detailed data validation
Coordinate cross-functional teams for fund governance and compliance
Requirements:
5+ years experience in fund financial control in real estate investment
Knowledge of fund structuring and financial controlling
Familiarity with AML/KYC and FATCA/CRS compliance
Experience with internal and external fund and SPV audits
Understanding of corporate legal and accounting concepts in real estate
Proficiency in risk management and internal control reinforcement
Experience administering fund reporting tools and data warehouses
Ability to prepare waterfall worksheets for financial reporting
Experience coordinating with property managers and service providers
Skilled in data quality control and automated review tools