Ivanhoe Cambridge Hiring for Advisor, Accounting, London Job at London, England Full Time

We invest globally and act locally for a sustainable impact in communities

As a global real estate industry leader, our mission is to generate long-term value for our 6 million depositors in Quebec and to have a positive environmental and social impact on both the people who work for us and the businesses that call our properties home. We develop and invest in real estate assets and projects that help enhance the urban fabric of communities in the midst of renewal, and create lifestyles in tune with the changing needs of the occupants of today and tomorrow. Our vision: to invest in a way that maximizes value and sustainability as we bring human-scale developments to the world.

Ivanhoé Cambridge is:

• A real estate subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, a global investment group (cdpq.com )
• C$69 billion in assets in the office, retail, industrial, logistics and residential markets
• Strategic investments in a worldwide portfolio over 1,200 properties strong
• A diversified, multitalented team committed to creating spaces that bring people together to live, work and play
• Office environments designed to foster collaboration and creativity, rooted in a flexible, technology-enabled experience

Department : London Office

Position type : Salaried

Pursue an exciting career in an industry in the midst of transformation !

The Corporate Services Accounting team is tasked with the financial integration of Ivanhoé Cambridge’s global investment transactions and plays a key role in establishing relationships with external partners in charge of producing financial information. The team also monitors the financial aspects of Ivanhoé Cambridge’s holding entities and business offices around the world and contributes to fulfilling statutory financial and management reporting requirements.

The Corporate Services Accounting team is part of the broader Corporate Finance team, which encompasses the Transactions and Accounting Standards, Consolidation, Accounting Operations and Strategic Procurement units, all of which work closely together to produce financial information of the utmost quality and accuracy in order to support high-level decision-making.

Based in London, you will work closely with the Accounting Senior Advisor (London) and the Corporate Services Accounting Senior Advisor (Montreal), as well as with the entire Corporate Services Accounting team in Montreal. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the Legal Affairs, Taxation, Cash Management and Treasury teams in Montreal and Paris, as well as the external partners responsible for producing financial information. In this capacity, you will provide your insights, advice, and comments on a variety of topics, including in the course of the following duties:

• Prepare, coordinate, and regularly update cash flow planning to ensure funds are disbursed appropriately, based on holding entities and loan agreements in place;
• Onboard new investments;
• Review and analyse financial data;
• Develop innovative tools and procedures with regard to corporate processes and analysis.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate the timely receipt of quarterly financial figures from external partners for corporate entities in Europe;
• Analyse other financial reports issued quarterly by external and internal sources on corporate entities;
• Help ensure operational and transactional funds flow smoothly and uniformly within the European platform, working jointly with the Legal Affairs, Taxation, Cash Management and Treasury teams;
• Contribute to preparing and tracking the annual budget for the European corporate entities and business offices;
• Contribute to setting up and structuring new investments, in conjunction with the Legal Affairs, Taxation, Cash Management and Treasury teams;
• Take part in multidisciplinary work sessions related to the reorganization of holding structures in Europe;
• Regularly update accounting systems to meet European legal requirements;
• Contribute to troubleshooting during the annual audit of Ivanhoé Cambridge’s European companies;
• Review financial statements for European entities to meet statutory reporting requirements;
• Help review legal documentation in light of stewardship requirements or in response to special requests;
• Ensure the implementation of established internal controls.

The key to success !

• Graduate studies in accounting;
• Professional accounting qualification;
• Five or more years of relevant experience;
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS applicable to the U.K. and Luxembourg, an asset;
• Working knowledge of the accounting aspects of consolidation;
• Strong analytical skills and a talent for processing and interpreting complex information;
• Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills; ability to work independently and perform under pressure;
• Strong communication, teamwork and collaborative skills;
• Confidently innovative, creative and comfortable in challenging the status quo;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including in-depth knowledge of Excel; familiarity with JD Edwards, an asset;
• Strong command of written and spoken English; working knowledge of French, an asset.

Diversity, equity and inclusion: Our main priorities

At Ivanhoé Cambridge, we are proud to champion the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion — which can be seen and felt in everything we do and everything we strive for. As a leading player in the global real estate ecosystem, we are committed to harnessing opportunities to create inclusive, community-centric spaces and forge a just, forward-looking future where our industry and our talent are supported and nurtured.

We firmly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are the forces propelling innovation. In order to ensure we can have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work and where our investments are based, we are dedicated to creating a stimulating environment where everyone can aspire to and achieve excellence. Ask us about any accommodations you might require to ensure the recruiting process is a fair and equitable process for all. Note that any such accommodations will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.