What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Hines?
Overview
When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.
Helix - A Hines Company
In February 2022, Helix was acquired by Hines marking an exciting new chapter to further propel our property management offering in the UK and customer centric approach. Helix has a long-standing relationship with Hines over the past ten years, with Helix providing property management services across the majority of properties in the Hines UK portfolio & alongside all the of the Hines European Core Fund, Hines European Value Fund and Hines Global Income Trust assets.
Helix continues to deliver a market leading service to its existing client base, managing all commercial asset types nationwide, but with a focus on prime central London offices, accounting for 70% of their portfolio.operating from its central London office.
Responsibilities
As a Fund Accountant, HELIX with Hines, you will be responsible for the financial control and accounting of a number of property funds managed by the company. You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, planning, administration and preparation of the financial management and statutory accounts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing a portfolio to include the production of financial accounts
- Preparing monthly /quarterly/yearly management accounts.
- Calculating quarterly loan and covenants compliance.
- Preparing quarterly board reports.
- Liaising with 3rd party representatives and investors to ensure strict deadlines are met.
- Preparing VAT returns.
- Preparing rolling monthly, annual cashflow forecasts.
- Overseeing payment runs to suppliers and performing bank reconciliations.
- Preparing monthly expenditure analysis and handling CIS returns.
- Preparing quarterly rental income analysis.
- Preparing monthly debtors and creditors' analysis and bad debt provisions.
- Preparing and submitting audit files and acting as main contact for external annual audits.
- Preparing ad hoc analysis and variance reports.
- Act within the authority delegated by Helix Property.
- As requested, any other duties necessary in the interest of the smooth and efficient running of the portfolio and the business.
- Ensure all duties and responsibilities are executed to the industry’s ‘Best Practice Standards’ and best practice at all times.
- To be available out of ‘normal’ working hours and at short notice if the needs of the company or the portfolio so require.
- Has significant responsibilities in ensuring client accounts are accurate.
- Is proactive in building relationships and is responsive and helpful to all stakeholders
- Actively support and encourage personal and professional development of colleagues especially those in direct management
- Makes decisions with regards to the management of the portfolio for which they are responsible
- Is conscious of process and takes steps to protect interests of Helix Property Advisors
- Contributes to wider Helix projects
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
- Knowledge of RICS regulations and accounting regulations
- Proactive with excellent problem solving skills
- Good understanding of accounting
- Previous experience with accounting systems
- Previous experience with Excel
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook)
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- High level of organisational and administrative skills
- Able to use initiative and take responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
Closing
Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 285 cities in 28 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $90.3 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to 373 properties totaling 114.2 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,530 properties, totaling over 511 million square feet. The firm currently has more than 198 developments underway around the world. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a foundational commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of December 31, 2021.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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