Project Accountant - Development

Hines; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent work

International clients

Modern workplace

Flat hierarchies

Training opportunities

Mobile working

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Project Accountant - Development in Berlin to bridge property management finance and investors, ensuring accurate monthly closes and VAT compliance.

You will review accounting data, coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, support cash management, and provide analyses for stakeholders. Fluent German and strong Excel skills are essential in this collaborative, international real estate environment.

Qualifications

• Completed degree and initial professional experience in accounting/controlling.
• Experience with different accounting systems.
• Strong IT skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Very good German and good English, both written and spoken.
• Analytical mindset and a strong affinity for numbers.
• Structured approach, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interface between the property's managers' external rental and financial accounting teams and investors.
• Review and plausibility checks of external monthly accounting data, quarterly and annual financial statements with variance analysis.
• Point of contact for annual financial statement auditors and tax advisors.
• Preparation or review of monthly VAT returns.
• Support in the preparation of tax returns by external tax advisor.
• Cash management and reporting.
• Support and point of contact for operational asset management.
• Various analyses and ad hoc tasks for stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Controlling

MS Office

Excel

Analytical mindset

Structured approach

Teamwork & communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Controlling

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

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 Project Accountant - Development with Hines, you will be responsibile for:

• Interface between the property managers' external rental and financial accounting teams and the respective investors

• Review and plausibility checks of external monthly accounting data, quarterly and annual financial statements, including variance analysis and commentary

• Point of contact for annual financial statement auditors and tax advisors

• Preparation or review of monthly VAT advance returns

• Support in the preparation of tax returns by the external tax advisor and the corresponding reviews

• Cash management and reporting

• Support and point of contact for operational asset management

• Various analyses and ad hoc tasks for different stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Completed degree and initial professional experience in accounting / controlling, preferably in real estate or tax advisory / audit
• Relevant experience working with different accounting systems
• Strong IT skills in all common MS Office products, especially Excel
• Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken
• Analytical mindset and a strong affinity for numbers
• Structured approach, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and highly developed teamwork and communication skills

What we offer:

• Scope for independent and proactive work
• Collaboration with national and international clients and service providers
• A modern and creativity-enhancing working environment in a prime city-centre location
• Flat hierarchies and open, appreciative communication on an equal footing
• A wide range of training opportunities and mobile working

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.