PROPERTY Accountant with German

Position Purpose:

• Leasing administration for the company stores and support offices globally - management of one region;
• Approval, management, and preparation of rental payments and rent reviews;
• Responsible for month end, including accruals and review of all accounts to ensure and accurate Profit and Loss statement and Balance Sheet;
• Responsible for bank guarantee process/cash deposit and fitout contribution process for company's business globally (new and renewals);
• Work closely with the finance and property departments on lease and property queries;
• Maintain data leasing software product (LeaseEagle);
• Generate weekly reports to support Leasing Executives globally;
• Assist with the administration and compliance of leases;
• Ensure property databases are kept up to date with correct data including lease expiry date, renewal dates, landlord lease incentives, Base Rent, Outgoings (and other terms and conditions);
• Be the "central point" of call for lease related matters to ensure the team has knowledge of what is required under the lease;
• Support and work alongside other members of the Lease Administration team, the Leasing team and all team members within the Property department;

Key Responsibilities:

• Reference check and reconciliation of store occupancy expenses;
• Accurate financial records at all period end including accruals, provisions and reconciliations;
• Maintain data integrity for all stores in the lease database (LeaseEagle);
• Review lease related documentation to ensure compliance;
• Occasional preparation of retail leases and subleases and assisting the Lease Administrators;
• Interpret lease agreements working in an autonomous and detailed manner;
• Record and track all dealings and maintain lease reports and systems;
• Implement best practice within the department surrounding all lease administration issues;
• Liaising and coordinating all departments to ensure a smooth store opening transaction;
• Be conscious of new ideas to reduce costs and make more efficient use of time;