Property Administration Analyst - Waterloo, Canada - Manulife

Manulife

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you. _

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The opportunity

Reporting to the Property Administration Manager the Property Administration Analyst is responsible for all accounting procedures within the Canada Real Estate Office including the monitoring of cost control projects to ensure accuracy and completeness, reporting, lease interpretation and financial analysis within Manulife's financial accounting system.

The Property Administration Analyst is accountable for the timely transmission of financial and leasing data as well as receipts and disbursements to Head Office.

And, acts as a liaison with various levels such as Regional Director, Property and Leasing Managers, Administrative Assistants and Head Office financial accounting.

Responsibilities

Complete analysis, interpretation and resolution of the various Real Estate reports.
Assist as required with the review and interpretation of leases and preparation of the lease summary packages for review by the Leasing Director prior to transmission to Head Office Operational Accounting.
Monitor accounting system (Yardi Voyager) daily to code and advance any outstanding invoices / POs for approval. Follow up with Head Office to ensure accurate and timely settlement of outstanding payables/receivables.
Assist Property, Facility and Project Managers in monthly monitoring of cost control projects to ensure commitments and budgets are not exceeded.
Monthly prepare PTP journal entries to consolidate our expenses in the accounting system.
Request and process the yearend recovery adjustments from all of our leased locations. Prepare relevant documentation and analysis for these yearend recoveries for input into Yardi by Head Office Operational Accounting.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets as well as the annual Performance to Plan (PTP) for the Real Estate Office, including input of operational and shared services income and expenses.
Setup, process and monitor recurring monthly payments for cleaning and security contracts.
Cross train peers and train new staff as required. Assure that accounting standards are consistent throughout the property administrative offices. Assist with annual audits of site offices.
Support the Real Estate Office in analyzing and resolving financial accounting issues as they arise.
Effectively build strong working relationships with Head Office staff.
Influence and negotiate with others within Head Office and the Regional Office to meet deadlines.
Most of the deadlines occur at the same time (i.e. month end) so careful planning and time management is essential.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Postsecondary education required, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate management.
Good influence and communication skills with ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Minimum three years accounting experience required, preferably in Real Estate.
Strong organization and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work as a team player and independently.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development that encourages you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

Our commitment to you

Valuesfirst culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About John Hancock and Manulife
**Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer