Responsibilities
- Ensure close process and reconciliations for leases are completed on a timely basis.
- Preparation of complex monthly reconciliations and journal entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements.
- Pre-review of abstracted financial data for new, modified and existing leases in Co-Star.
- Pre-review of amortisation schedules created in Co-Star.
- Pre-review of standard journals to record asset & liability adjustments from Co-Star amortisation schedule.
- Pre-review sundry invoices for sublease income.
- Pre-review listing of all leases for corporate filing requirements.
- Preparation of complex other real estate related cost entries (e.g. service charges, utilities, business rates, dilapidations).
- Pre-review quarterly gross-up for Equipment asset & liability adjustments.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with lease related SOX narratives and control documentation.
- Participate in self-testing program to proactively identify and remediate control gaps before audits.
- Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure existing systems (Oracle, CoStar, BlackLine) are optimised and identify new technology opportunities.
- Deliver on internal KPI’s and customer focused SLA’s to deliver a best in class leases accounting service
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years of Leases experience and 1 year in a global organisation.
- Experience in operational compliance in shared services.
- Strong communication (English language), and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated success in cross-cultural, virtual team environments.
Nice to Have
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
