Financial Accountant

locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 27 Days Ago job requisition id R2031869 Location London - One Canada Square, Level 25 Business - Real Estate Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $256 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate. Brookfield Culture Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description Objective

• To be an integral member of the Brookfield Properties Europe Finance team
• Take “end to end” ownership for certain European investments and the related entities
• Be the “go to” person for all accounting, commercial and legal structuring issues relating to those investments
• Build excellent and enduring relationships with the other areas of the business (asset management, leasing, development etc)
• Become extensively and integrally involved in the financial reporting process from operating level all the way up to Brookfield Corporate in North America

Main Responsibilities

• Looking after a portfolio of assets and related entities – responsibility is on an all-encompassing, total ownership basis
• Reporting for assigned entities – monthly closing of accounting books, forecasting, business planning, liquidity, statutory accounts and tax compliance, and other supplementary reporting
• Manage and take full responsibility for the external entity audits and financial statement process
• Provide financial analysis (e.g. tracking against business plan) and manage the liquidity requirements of your properties including payment approvals
• Plan and propose profit distributions with supporting documentation provided to management
• Provide commercial finance support to the asset managers and manage their input to Finance
• Involvement in group reporting consolidation and management reporting with quarterly submissions to New York
• Interact and manage the Luxembourg and German service providers
• Involvement in relationship and reporting to joint venture partners, where Brookfield’s ownership is not 100%
• Establish strong working relationships with the London based group team and other teams within the business including Asset Management, Tax, Treasury and Legal teams
• Interface with Brookfield colleagues worldwide
• Assist senior colleagues on the acquisition and disposition of investments
• Occasional travel to European destinations

Key Competencies

• Highly organised and meticulous
• Strong technical ability - highly competent in fundamentals of accounting
• Demonstrable drive
• Confident in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Able to overcome barriers and resistance
• Clear communicator and excellent relationship builder

Key Requirements

• Qualified (0-2 year PQE)
• ACA (preferred) /ACCA/CIMA
• Solid degree 2.1 or 1st
• German/French language an advantage but not essential

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.