Senior Development Accountant - Neuilly-sur-Seine, France - Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

Sophie Dupont

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Description

Role Summary:


Significant growth is anticipated from our portfolios and this role will act as a key business partner to the Development, Corporate, Operational, Property management and Investment teams, as we acquire and develop new assets.


Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Business Partners Development Managers on a portfolio of Development projects, providing financial analysis of key decisions, review of actual costs versus budget and providing the financial perspective on the development where appropriate.
  • Compiles and analyses the financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports, and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
  • Reviews budget, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
  • Maintains and reports on project budgets to include compilation of draw packages and necessary approvals, ensure accurate coding of invoices, charging of Development Management Fees, and submission of payment requests to third party administrators.
  • Works closely with and provide process training to 3rd party outsource providers.
  • Reviews completeness and accuracy of all accounting and reporting completed by 3rd party outsource providers.
  • Assists UK Corporate Finance Team with accounting and reporting for Greystar France, including monthly financial reporting that will include monthly accruals schedule and working on budget variance analysis.
  • Assists with the overall financial management of the Corporate entities in France.
  • Assists Corporate FP&A Controller with Business Plan processes.
  • Liaises with external partners and lenders, providing additional data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to facilitate the funding process in a timely manner.
  • Provides cost to complete information for input into quarterly desktop valuation and annual 3rd party valuation. Reviews valuation from a financial perspective.
  • Performs bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.
  • Prepares monthly financial reporting packages for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reviews monthly and quarterly VAT returns across French structures.
  • Works alongside the operational finance team to standardise processes and ensure a seamless transition from the development team to operations team when completed assets are transferred.
  • Reviews and abstracts development and lender agreements for projects assigned, understanding reporting requirements, deadlines and fee calculations.
  • Acts as the first point of contact with external auditors e.g. to explain journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responds to questions regarding developments, provides support, and ensures timely completion of accounting processes for reporting.
  • Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
  • Organisational Responsibilities:
  • Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organisational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
  • Demonstrates appropriate safe behaviours in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
  • Identifies areas for improvement, offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity, and implements ideas that achieve operational excellence.
  • Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes.
  • Role Scope:
  • Responsible for maintaining the project budgets, accounting and reporting of a mixed portfolio of VEFA developments, 3rd party operational platform (Acteva), Corporate structures, all primarily focused in France.

Key Relationships:

  • Finance Team in UK
  • Development Team
  • Investment Team
  • Asset Management team
  • Portfolio Management team
  • Legal, Tax and Treasury
  • External auditors
  • Investors
Lenders


Knowledge & Qualifications:

  • Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)
  • Good level of general education with excellent written and numerical skills
  • Thorough understanding of accounting procedures and double entry bookkeeping
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Experience with Yardi (preferred)
  • Working knowledge

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