Accountant, International Finance

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $77.6 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Role Description

The International Finance team supports the International Real Estate Portfolio and its continued growth. In this position, the Accountant, International Finance is primarily responsible for the financial reporting requirements of the International Real Estate portfolio. The Accountant, International Finance works closely with QuadReal's International Portfolio Management team, BCI's investment accounting team and the custodian to ensure that all statutory, internal and external reporting requirements are complete and accurate. This unique role also provides opportunities to get involved in many aspects of portfolio operations including internal controls, full cycle accounting, valuations, investment accounting, banking, tax and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages to shareholder and management.
• Prepare expense and accrual files for monthly and quarterly transactions.
• Prepare monthly subledger and general ledger account reconciliations and working papers.
• Prepare audited annual financial statements for Realpool Global, Realpool Global Mexico and other International Real Estate entities including notes thereto.
• Prepare quarterly unaudited financial statements for numerous entities including supporting notes.
• Assist with day to day cash operations including establishing wire instructions, requesting foreign exchange transactions and directing cash flows.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements for 200+ entities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in Yardi.
• Complete daily and weekly reconciliations and troubleshoot variances.
• Direct legal counsel on maintenance of share register records.
• Communicate with custodian and fund manager staff to resolve investment queries.
• Respond to inquiries from corporate staff, clients and auditors.
• Complete investment accounting and reporting for pooled investment portfolios.
• Report and reconcile shares, holdings and transactions for holding structures.
• Maintain internal controls and recommend changes where weaknesses are identified.
• Provide assistance to other staff members as required.
• Other related duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ years accounting experience with an understanding of accounting principles and full cycle accounting.
• Business Degree with a specialization in accounting (or equivalent) and working towards professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in the banking or real estate industry and with Yardi is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting.
• Organized and efficient with strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
• Attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and strong adherence to established deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, seek direction where required and take informed, decisive action when needed.
• Proven ability to exercise a high level of integrity in all business transactions.
• Desire to grow and take on increased responsibility with the organization.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $78,000

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual's skill, experience, education and training, the market compensation of the role, and the consideration to internal equity.

QuadReal offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined contribution pension plan and paid time off.

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