Real Estate Fund Accountant Hybrid Role 2 Days From - London, United Kingdom - Alexander-Charles

Alexander-Charles

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Real Estate Fund Accountant Hybrid role 2 days from home 3 in the office £75,000 plus bonus
Located in central London my client is one of Europes largest Real estate firms.

The Senior Associate will be reviewing accounting and reporting for a number of pan European real estate portfolios of managed investment funds and more specifically responsibilities will involve:
Financial Accounting

Review of property reporting packages prepared by local service providers and ensure their completeness and accuracy;
Preparation and review of general journal entries;
Analyze / Review monthly and quarterly financial metrics and data (net operating income, capital expenditures, intercompany reconciliations, debt covenants, etc.);
Review intercompany reconciliations and ensure regular intercompany settlements where applicable;
Support periodic group budgeting process.

Reporting

Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting;
Review annual statutory accounts;
Assist with group consolidation process;
Liaise with external group and local auditors;
Prepare ad hoc reports / reconciliations.
Approve invoice payments where applicable;
Prepare periodic cash distribution analysis and ensure timely cash repatriation to investors (cash flow analysis, tax mechanics, local regulatory requirements, etc.);
Review external debt financial covenants.

Portfolio Management

Support asset management team with ad hoc financial information / analysis as required;
Assist with onboarding, acquisition and disposition processes;
Foster thirdparty relationships and monitor cash management requirements.

Tax Structuring

Liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance of tax structuring for investments and obtain updated opinions where relevant;
Ensure that all tax filings are kept up to date for the SPVs;
Review periodical VAT returns.

Compliance & Risk

Ensure legal and statutory compliance through liaison with external legal advisors.
Review, improve and / or keep uptodate with applicable best practices of internal risk management processes, including periodic comprehensive review of riskmitigation processes / safeguards within the Finance Team;
Ensure legal and statutory compliance through liaison with external legal advisors.

Other Responsibilities

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives for all financial reporting processes;
Support and coach junior members;
Liaison with 3rd party administrators and finance teams across Europe.

What You Bring To The Role

Team player;
Result oriented and hands on mentality;
Excellent organization skills & attention to detail;
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
Degree in accounting or accounting certification (e.g. ACCA preferred);
8+ years' relevant professional experience (Real Estate experience preferred);
Managerial experience;
Fluency in English (verbally and in writing)
Proficient user of MS Office and accounting software (Yardi preferred).

Perks for You

Annual performance Bonus;
30 days holidays & Work from home days;
Flexible working time;
Meal vouchers;
Individual & Collective trainings;
Partnerships with banks;
Starter kit & Annual gift vouchers;
Conciergerie and Tailor Services;
Business Casual dress code.
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