Contract opportunity for a Property Accountant to join our Investment Management Finance team at our Sydney Head Office. This position is a Maximum Term Contract finishing in June 2025.
The Opportunity
In this role you will work alongside key accounting teams (both internal and external) to partner with the Business in delivering accurate financial results for the Investment Management portfolio (Retail, Workplace and Logistics property). This includes providing accounting advice when required and ensuring the portfolio is compliant with all regulatory responsibilities.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Financial Accounting and Reporting of the Asset portfolio.
* Assist in preparation of monthly, half-year, and year-end financial results including accruals, journals entries, management reports, cashflows and balance sheet reconciliations and Capex.
* Prepare Profit and Loss, variance analysis and provide commentary.
* Prepare monthly, half year and full year regulatory requirements for submission to teams such as Tax and Statutory Reporting (BAS, STI).
* Assist in forecasting processes, as well as identifying and escalating opportunities for process improvement.
* Assist with year-end audit process.
* Enhance organisational effectiveness through continuous improvement and innovation.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external).
* Actively engage in Stockland's sustainability programs and support the delivery of a community and environmental shared value proposition.
About You
* CA/CPA/CIMA accreditation advantageous
* Minimum 1 year experience in management and financial accounting in a similar role (Essential)
* Experience in managing varied stakeholder relationships (Essential)
* Experience in preparing monthly financial results (Desired)
* Property experience (preferred)
* Technical experience in SAP, Anaplan or similar (Desired but not necessary)
* Demonstrated understanding of accounting standards and principles
* Well developed communication skills - can express ideas, both in writing and verbally
* Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
* Can solve problems and make decisions through properly understanding issues, referring to relevant data to draw conclusions, effectively determining the best solution and taking action accordingly
The Stockland Proposition
At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.
We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.
Due to the contract nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with at least 6 months validity from their role start date.
Apply today – Stockland – it's your place.
Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to careers@stockland.com.au