Robert Walter Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for the month end Actual reporting for all Retail, Logistics and Workplace Assets.Month End comprises P&L Statements, Variance Analysis and BAS Statements.Periodical deliverables : Quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Tenant Outgoings Budgets including Majors and Yearly Outgoings audits.Managing a team of 6 directs reports (accountants)Key Value Adds - Driving process improvements and act as the link between the Actuals and Forecast teams. Stabilisation… Show more Responsible for the month end Actual reporting for all Retail, Logistics and Workplace Assets.Month End comprises P&L Statements, Variance Analysis and BAS Statements.Periodical deliverables : Quarterly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Tenant Outgoings Budgets including Majors and Yearly Outgoings audits.Managing a team of 6 directs reports (accountants)Key Value Adds - Driving process improvements and act as the link between the Actuals and Forecast teams. Stabilisation of the Actuals Accounting Team brought back onshore to Australia from overseas. Show less

Sydney, Australia

 5 year budgets, budget review and periodic update of current year forecasts and Variance Analyses for a portfolio of 10 assets – the main ones being Shellharbour and Wetherill Park. AIFRS – Accurate reporting of Sraightline rents, Fitouts and Leasing Fees and their amortisation. Liaise with various stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely NOI reports and achieve best possible outcomes. Stakeholders include but not limited to – Regional Asset Managers, Centre, Leasing and… Show more  5 year budgets, budget review and periodic update of current year forecasts and Variance Analyses for a portfolio of 10 assets – the main ones being Shellharbour and Wetherill Park. AIFRS – Accurate reporting of Sraightline rents, Fitouts and Leasing Fees and their amortisation. Liaise with various stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely NOI reports and achieve best possible outcomes. Stakeholders include but not limited to – Regional Asset Managers, Centre, Leasing and Development teams. Work closely with offshore service centre to maintain integrity of actuals and forecasts. Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Manage the relationship with external joint venture partners and managing agents.• Provide all reporting to Divisional Finance Managers and Trust finance teams within agreed time frames per the monthly finance timetable. • Review and validate financial information provided by external managers including month end trial balances, capital expenditure, budgets and forecasts. • Facilitate the transfer of externally managed assets financial and… Show more • Manage the relationship with external joint venture partners and managing agents.• Provide all reporting to Divisional Finance Managers and Trust finance teams within agreed time frames per the monthly finance timetable. • Review and validate financial information provided by external managers including month end trial balances, capital expenditure, budgets and forecasts. • Facilitate the transfer of externally managed assets financial and management data into GPT systems including SAP and HFM. • Manage the aged debtors reporting for externally managed assets• Provide forecast reports to the Divisional Finance Manager for review, commentary and discussion with the management team. • Guide, train and mentor members of team.• Additional responsibilities common to my employment at GPT and LendLease are listed under LendLease.Achievements :• Earlier receipt of monthly information from joint venture partners and managing agents and the development of working templates. This has resulted in more time for review and resolution of issues prior to finalization.• Obtaining of more relevant reports from external partners and better utilization of existing systems has translated in detailed forecast models in relatively short periods of time. Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Prepare month end workbooks including accruals, base rent reconciliations and other income workbooks. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate detail and explanation of balances.• Model assumptions as provided for the budget and forecast including entry and maintenance of house views, loading of external net income forecasts and capital expenditure; • Provide actual and forecast reports to the Divisional Finance Manager for review, commentary and discussion with… Show more • Prepare month end workbooks including accruals, base rent reconciliations and other income workbooks. • Complete balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate detail and explanation of balances.• Model assumptions as provided for the budget and forecast including entry and maintenance of house views, loading of external net income forecasts and capital expenditure; • Provide actual and forecast reports to the Divisional Finance Manager for review, commentary and discussion with the management team – Detailed Net Operating Income and Capital Expenditure Statements including Annual Budgets, Quarterly Updates and long term 10 year forecasts.• Manage the calculation of outgoings wash-ups and accruals, forecast outgoings adjustments and preparation of tenants statements inclusive of Sinking Fund and Extended Trade.• Review financial aspect of Majors’ leases – Turnover rents and rent reviews.• Administer the capital expenditure workbook and process including, review of actual to budget/forecast, accruals and set up and closure of jobs. • Work with external auditors to deliver Audit Statements and Analytics sign-offs.• Support centre teams – lead, manage, coordinate, help and advise through the various reporting processesAchievements :• Development of Base Rent Reconciliation, Tenants Outgoings Recovery and Capital Expenditure Reporting templates which are still used throughout the Retail portfolio. These templates have simplified variance analysis and reduced the time taken to complete associated tasks by 2-3 days per each monthly and quarterly cycle Show less

North Sydney, Australia

• Monthly Reports – Profit & Loss Statements and Variance analyses.• Monthly Rent Rolls – validate, process and maintain.• Transactions accounting – Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.• Tenants Budgets and Actual Outgoings – Statements and end of year reconciliations.• Manage payroll through outsourced agency.Achievements :• Reduced reporting times by introducing efficiency through processes and implementation of a new accounting software –… Show more • Monthly Reports – Profit & Loss Statements and Variance analyses.• Monthly Rent Rolls – validate, process and maintain.• Transactions accounting – Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.• Tenants Budgets and Actual Outgoings – Statements and end of year reconciliations.• Manage payroll through outsourced agency.Achievements :• Reduced reporting times by introducing efficiency through processes and implementation of a new accounting software – Attache.• Resolution of long standing dispute with service provider of Property Management System. Result – better support and monetary savings. Show less

North Sydney, Australia

Tasks an responsibilities similar to Homemaker Property Management P/L role detailed above.