Real Estate Accountant

About the role

A hybrid position in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a Real Estate Accountant in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The accountant manages the full range of property accounting activities for a diverse real estate portfolio, supports key stakeholders and contributes to efficient financial management and continuous process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for residential, commercial and shared-ownership properties and manage day-to-day accounting in line with financial policies.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, reports and supporting documentation, and support month-end and year-end closing.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity and payments; perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Track accounts receivable and payable, follow up on outstanding balances and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare service charge reconciliations, cost allocations and annual summaries, and generate regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse financial performance, identify improvement opportunities and keep records audit-ready.
• Support property management teams, owners, vendors and partners, and respond to their inquiries professionally.
• Improve accounting workflows, look for automation opportunities and strengthen financial controls.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or certification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in property, real estate or asset-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and closing.
• Ability to manage several priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Preferred: experience with property management or real estate accounting software, knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, and strong stakeholder management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.