LocationSydney - 10 Carrington Street, Level 19Our CompanyAt Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity, and diversity.Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world's most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Sydney based team on a full-time, 6-month maximum-term contract. This person will primarily be responsible for all corporate accounting and deliverables for the entities we manage on behalf of our clients.Reporting to the Senior Manager | Finance & Accounting, you'll be joining a national team of enthusiastic and driven individuals who strive for continuous improvement. This position will suit a proactive, composed, and self-starting Senior Accountant who wants to build on their previous analytical experience within a collaborative and supportive organisation. You will hold a professional accounting qualification (CPA/ CA) and preferably have experience in the property industry.What will you be responsible for?Prepare and take responsibility for the accuracy of month and quarter end closing tasksReview monthly bank reconciliationsReview PAYG calculations prior to Tax submissionReview monthly BAS and relevant supporting documentation and answering queries from Tax (if any)Review balance sheet reconciliations for all corporate entitiesMaintain intercompany loan registers for corporate entities and resolving intercompany mismatches (if any)Review monthly balance sheets for certain entities requested for solvency declarations purposesPrepare and assist with quarterly G&A reforecast for 3 cost centres including preparing cost centre reports, meeting cost centre managers and uploading forecast to HFMAnalysis of G&A actuals vs forecast and forecast vs budget for 3 cost centresPrepare quarter on quarter commentary for corporate pack submitted to group reporting teamAssist with other monthly and quarterly accounting requirements as business needs ariseEnsure compliance with SOX and other controls in day-to-day operations and debt managementEnsure timely and accurate interest accrual and related payment for debt managementAssist with reporting of debt for statutory and management reporting requirements (including significant transactions, board memos, commentary etc)Follow step plans, complete accounting and administration (cosec forms and calculation) for transactions in BP managed structuresComplete capitalization and distributions (and associated administration) within BP structure to meet trust rules and/or funding requirementsAssist with internal and external audit queriesPrepare and review supporting documentation for cash custody audit performed offshorePreparation of ABS surveysProcess improvementContinuously develop and implement initiatives to improve the integrity and accounting of corporate entitiesSystem / IT improvement and testing as requiredAssist with the process of setting up new entities and rationalising entities that are no longer in usePreparation of memos (as and when required)What experience and qualifications will you possess?Professional Qualification (CPA / CA)Undergraduate degree in Finance or AccountingExperience working in the property industry preferredGood analytical skillsAdvanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft ExcelExposure to financial reporting and analysing financial statementsWhat skills and qualities do you have?High attention to detailAbility to work under pressureExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-management and integrity. Works well alone as well as in a teamStrong time management skills and ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrates passion and understanding of the business, its vision, mission and strategic purposeShows initiative to learn how Brookfield works and how to get things accomplished internallyAsks questions, takes a self-directed approach and on-going commitment to learning, gaining skills and taking on responsibilitiesAbility to juggle multiple projects / prioritiesBuilds and maintains internal and external relationshipsAbility to generate trust, confidence and credibilityResourceful with strong follow through skillsTrack record of strong work-ethic balancing urgency and accuracyDemonstrates common senseWhy work for us?We develop, operate, and manage more than 900 properties and 330 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It's a feat that wouldn't be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don't simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunities employer and a values-driven organisation.We emphasise an inclusive, transparent work environment with collaboration and work/life balance at the forefront.We believe that performance is synonymous with advancement. That's why we reward top-tier work by promoting from within.Thanks to helpful tools and resources including biannual reviews, internal job boards, referral programs, and the ability to relocate across our offices, we ensure that our employees have ample opportunities to grow … and build their career with us.What is on offer?Competitive salary, performance bonuses and benefits which are benchmarked annuallyCompany paid Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection), so employees feel protected financially in the event of serious illness/injury.As part of our wellbeing offering, all employees are eligible for a reimbursement of certain costs associated with keeping fit and active whether that be by attending gym class or buying equipment for their home gym. We also offer company sponsored wellness checks which run to a yearly calendar.Free employee assistance program (EAP) available to all employees and their family members.We value our people and want them to grow and develop aligned with our 'promote within' culture. We provide our people with a variety of professional development opportunities and a Professional Development Program which supports them to achieve their potential.Leave policies that support our people and their families through different life stages including parental leave where we offer 20 weeks of pay, and superannuation paid on paid and unpaid portions to our primary carers, in addition to other benefits.As part of Brookfield Properties ESG strategy, we actively encourage our employees to give back to the community via our Workplace Giving program which matches employee donations to selected charities. We also encourage employees to volunteer their time to assist our community partners.To encourage collaboration and growth, we also provide a number of Employee Networks including our Brookfield Women's Network, bNext – for those early in their careers – and Brookfield Cares, for community support and giveback.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.
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