Senior Accountant in Seoul at Hines

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant with HINES, you will ensure the accuracy and propriety of all financial data and reports maintained and prepared for the properties/projects, tier entities, and investors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Work closely with Asset Management Companies, accounting firms and other service providers to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery of financial information and reporting
• Review monthly and quarterly financial and investor reporting, including financial statements, cash flow forecasts, project-level asset models and variance analyses
• Perform general ledger review and analysis and ensure records are maintained in compliance with KGAAP and IFRS
• Support treasury activities, including cash and liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, capital calls, distributions and funding activities
• Coordinate external and internal audit preparations as needed

Tax Compliance

• Review filings for CIT, LIT, VAT, WHT and other applicable taxes, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Identify and coordinate potential tax issues with external tax advisors and relevant internal stakeholders
• Support internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters, as required

Acquisitions, Dispositions & New Projects

• Support finance-related activities for acquisitions, dispositions and liquidations, including bank account setup and closure, fund flows and related accounting matters
• Support the setup of new projects, including bank account opening, funding activities and acquisition-related accounting entries

Regional Coordination

• Collaborate with the finance team in Singapore to support regular investor reporting and financial analyses, as required
• Collaborate with Central Cash Management to maintain bank accounts and ensure adherence to local banking regulations
• Work with the regional accounting team on implementation of accounting initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics from an accredited university
• At least 7 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably within real estate investment, asset management, private equity or other investment management businesses
• Proficiency in financial reporting and tax compliance
• Native Korean proficiency and business-level English skills
• Prior experience working with international financial standards (e.g., IFRS)
• Possess the highest degree of integrity
• Effective interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed analyses and provide sound recommendations
• Demonstrate prioritization, organization, and time management skills necessary to balance competing deadlines
• Ability to multi-task in a complex high-volume environment and competency to work with all levels of management and personnel on critical projects
• Proactive team player with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

Closing

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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Closing

Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We manage a $92.3B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.

Visit www.hines.com for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

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