Investment Accountant

Investment Accountant

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
Full Time
London, England
Posted 194 days ago
Job description
The role is in the Investment Finance Team supporting the Finance Manager and Senior Investment Accountants, the role entails preparing core reporting and deliverables investment accounting across our UK/European property portfolios, working with various head office teams, external advisors, as well as partnering with key stakeholders including auditors, lenders and investors. JOB DESCRIPTION Assist the Investment Finance Team and sub teams and with the investment accounting financial management for Student and PRS operating asset portfolios across the UK and Europe. Key Role Responsibilities: Preparation of month-end and quarter end reporting packs and year-end reporting activities for offshore holding entities, including reports and supporting schedules for all balance sheet line items and commentary on profit and loss line items. Review workbooks prepared by property accountants, challenge, adjust and post journals Monthly consolidations across multi-property portfolios in Student and PRS special purpose vehicles. Preparing complete IFRS financial Statements for entities including consolidated and standalone Covenant testing for debt including LTV, ICR Preparing Investor reporting tables and charts Preparation/review of accruals, prepayments, and posting of journal entries. Cash management, including review of bank reconciliations, forecasts, and payment approvals. Assisting with the investor reporting process, providing financial tables and charts and consolidated budget variance analysis commentary. Preparation of consolidated audited financial statements within investor and lender reporting deadlines, for Student and PRS portfolios. Preparation of subsidiary audited and unaudited financial statements and supporting schedules for Student and PRS portfolios. Submit testing reports and samples for year-end audits. Knowledge of structure agreements, including lender requirements, investor requirements and external reporting requirements. Transition of completed developments from the development accounting team. Calculation of investment level management fees and arranging for prompt settlement Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns and annual Tax Computations for offshore holding entities. Assist with annual budgeting and re-forecasting for offshore holding entities. Adhoc reporting Knowledge & Qualifications: Excellent written and numerical skills. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with at least 1-2 years post qualified industry experience. Thorough understanding of accounting policies and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Yardi (preferred). Advanced Excel skills Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-tasking are essential, using initiative to prioritise Desire to work in a dynamic and growing organisation Experience & Skills: Advanced Excel skills Sound knowledge of Accounting GAAPs, IFRS and Audit management Debt compliance and investor reporting experience Good communicator with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial data Positive “can do” attitude with desire to learn, train and develop in the role Excellent attention to detail, methodical and takes pride in work Self-starter who takes initiative to grow within the role Strong time management skills to organize a multitude of concurrent tasks Interest working within the Real Estate sector from Investment Finance angle

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