Full job description
Overview:
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Responsibilities:
The role of the Accountant is responsible for managing project treasury functions and financials requirements, including month-end closure procedures, preparing & posting journals, reconciliations, budget variance analysis, ensuring project financials are maintained appropriately and providing support to the business project managers and Finance team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Carry out month-end close procedures including preparation of account reconciliations & financials, posting of journal entries, and organizing supporting documents.
Assist the Property Manager and Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger.
Assist with the treasury functions.
Assist in annual plan/budget preparation process by preparing revenue projections and variance analysis for certain accounts.
Perform Statutory Obligations.
Works closely with Asset/Project Managers and Senior Accountants to ensure accuracy of Funding Notices, spend trackers and financial reporting.
Manage Project reported positions to ensure compliance with AASB / IFRS, and alignment to JV agreements & Deeds.
Assist throughout the half-year and year-end audit processes through providing necessary support, answering queries, and assisting with financial statement preparation.
Work on ad-hoc projects alongside the wider finance team.
Act as the gatekeeper for all financial and contract aspects related to projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and working towards CPA/CA.
Five or more years of experience in similar roles within the real-estate / construction industry.
A solid knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and standards (IFRS /AASB).
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Analytical capability with strengths in identifying and implementing continuous improvement.
Strong contract management knowledge as well as a strong understanding of project costing.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Oracle & JD Edwards systems experience advantageous.
Ability to work independently and provide support to others within a small team environment.
Closing:
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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