Lease Accountant
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
We're seeking a talented individual to join our Finance Department as the Lease Accountant. In this pivotal role, you will oversee leasing-related financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you
Key objectives
The Lease Accountant is responsible for managing all financial processes from lease contracts signed with tenants to ensuring accurate and complete data entry in the financial system (SAP). This includes processes such as rent invoicing, service charge settlements, and sales-based rent settlements, all of which contribute to ensuring that financial statements provide a true and fair representation of the organisation’s financial position. The role involves professional interaction with tenants as well as close collaboration with internal departments, including Leasing, Investment Managers, Legal, Accounting, and Accounts Payable.
What you will be doing…
Inputting lease contracts in SAP: Ensure accurate and timely data entry.
Issuing rental invoices: Prepare and send invoices to tenants.
Settling service charges: Manage service charge reconciliations with tenants.
Handling sales-based rent: Process settlements and follow up on sales declarations.
Updating rental data in SAP: Maintain accurate records of rental units.
Managing rent accruals: Support the financial closing process.
Providing tenant support: Respond to inquiries via phone and email professionally.
What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?
Previous experience in lease accounting or property management,
Preferably knowledge of SAP or similar financial systems.
Strong attention to detail for accurate data entry and reconciliation.
Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple financial processes simultaneously.
Effective communication skills for professional interaction with tenants and collaboration with internal departments.
Fluent in Dutch and English.
Who are we?
At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. There are already 2,000 of us working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centres by creating innovative and engaging spaces that redefine togetherness.
Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the cutting edge of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to create unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. We're all about surprising and delighting our customers, reinventing togetherness, and crafting magical moments.
As an international company, our primary internal language is English. Therefore, we kindly ask that you submit your application and resume in English.
Why work for us:
We put people development and learning at the heart of what we do. We'll help you master your role, build your technical skills, and take advantage of top-notch management and leadership programs. From face-to-face workshops to our global online learning resources, we encourage you to make learning a part of your daily routine.
We offer a fantastic bonus scheme, and many other incentives, including company health insurance is available at a reduced tariff. We offer a one-year contract with an option to extend to permanent; You will get a meal allowance of € 2,- per day and a commuting allowance of € 0,32 cts per km, or an NS business card.
Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our site https://www.urw.com/join-us/life-at-urw
What Matters to Us:
Our purpose at URW is to Reinvent Being Together, re-imagining how people and communities come together, socialise, and enjoy dynamic experiences together in new unique ways.
URW promotes equal opportunities and diversity of profiles, experiences, and skills. We believe that diversity plays a crucial role in our company's success, and we are committed to creating an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences.
We are dedicated to evaluating each new application without discrimination related to disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics. We aim to ensure fair and equal access to our services. If you need any adjustments for your interview, please let us know in advance.
Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference in your local communities!
