Full Time Job
Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Business - Real Estate
Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $256 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
BPY is a diversified, global real estate company that owns, operates and develops one of the largest portfolios of office, retail, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, triple net lease and self-storage assets. The Corporate Accountant will be a member of the Brookfield Property Partners (BPY) Corporate team, focusing on maintaining the corporate books and records for over 100 entities.
The role would support the management of Brookfield Property Partners within the business. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in real estate, be self-driven and a willingness to be hands-on and dive into the detail. The candidate should have excellent communication and listening skills with a proven ability to partner across multiple business functions and regions.
Job Description:
* Maintain the inventory of derivative contracts across Canadian and Bermuda entities, confirm derivative contracts with counterparties, and prepare/record quarterly journal entries.
* Assist with preparation of the Corporate quarterly reporting pack.
* Prepare financial statements and other legal entity financial information based on tax, lender, and regulatory agency requestsAnalyze and explain interest expense QoQ variance for debt, derivatives, credit facility, and intercompany loans.
* Analyze and explain interest expense QoQ variance for debt, derivatives, credit facility, and intercompany loans.
* Prepare recurring journal entries for items such as cash, accruals, reporting top-side reclasses.
* Maintain closing balance support and roll-forward reconciliations for significant and required balances within the Corporate entities, based on internal control requirements.
* Assist with requests from internal and external auditors relating to the Corporate ledgers.
* Confirmation of derivative contracts and maintenance of derivative inventory.
* Information to provide to the external/internal auditors.
* Journal entries to be booked.
* Maintenance of work files and work papers.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree.
* Pursuing CPA desired.
* Minimum of 1-2 years accounting experience.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with Quantum, Chatham, MS Dynamics, and OneStream desired, but not required
Personal Attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
* Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
* Strong analytical and conceptual thinker who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex and unstructured environment.
* Able to work with changing priorities, meet deadlines, prioritizes well and able to work under pressure and independently.
* Demonstrates flexibility and strong teamwork as well as professional and positive attitude
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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