Financial Accountant in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: OMERS
Job Hours: Full-time

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Position Summary

Oxford, a leading global platform for real estate investment, development and management, are looking for a highly motivated financial accountant with strong financial accounting and analytical skills to join our team in London.

Responsibilities

  • Financial and management reporting for a portfolio of UK commercial real estate investments including timely and accurate recording of monthly results obtained from third party property managers

  • Month /quarter end review and reporting, consisting of: (i) preparation of reporting packages (including corporate level journal entries) (ii) preparation and coding of bank reconciliations, (iii) preparation of quarterly management accounts and asset management reports

  • Preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements for certain legal entities (UK and Jersey registered entities applying IFRS) and coordination of year-end audits

  • Preparation of quarterly variance analysis files to assist the consolidation of all regions at the global level

  • Assisting in operational support comprising of accounts payable and processing payments as required

  • Participation in projects with a focus on continuous improvement and making recommendations for efficiencies in day-to-day responsibilities; and

  • Ensure compliance with Oxford’s processes and controls.

  • Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

  • A total of 2 years of experience, with experience in Real Estate (preferred) and/or a professional services firm;

  • Education: University degree and has obtained a professional qualification (ACCA/CPA);

  • A strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles

  • Experience with JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management is preferred;

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, have proven financial analytical skills with attention to detail;

  • Have experience working with international organizations in a multi-currency environment;

  • A proven track record of thriving in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt;

  • A strong willingness to embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment, as well as a drive to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking.

  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills (English);

  • Our story:

    Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.

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    OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.


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