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About the Role
As Real Estate Accountant, you will independently own and manage real estate accounting, ensuring accurate lease-related accounting in compliance with IFRS 16, supporting the full financial lifecycle of Expansion, and driving continuous improvement in ways of working across markets.
Responsibilities
- Own and perform all rent and lease-related accounting activities, including bookings, payments, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations
- Support the full financial lifecycle of Expansion, including Project accounting, CapEx & OpEx accounting support, and fixed asset accounting
- Ensure accurate interpretation of lease agreements and proper accounting of obligations in compliance with IFRS 16; maintain the lease abstracting system with proper right-of-use asset calculations
- Manage the annual group audit and all lease-related requests, providing sufficient documentation to substantiate P&L and Balance Sheet positions
- Ensure the lease portfolio is up to date and resolve differences in lease interpretation with landlord counterparts or the legal team
- Collaborate with the Legal teams, sharing information, resolving issues, and identifying potentially problematic lease terms and language.
- Act as business partner on special projects, advising on ways of working, reporting, and selling that have the potential to impact fulfilling our lease obligations.
- Act as the accounting partner for the Expansion function, upholding Financial Governance & Internal Controls, and providing month-end support and audit coordination
- Develop and implement new ways of working, leveraging technology, systems, and integrations to streamline and standardize reporting
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent relevant education
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- 5+ years of post-qualification accounting experience
- Complete understanding of accounting principles, lease accounting, and IFRS 16
- Fluent in legal and lease concepts and terminology, with the ability to read lease agreements and translate key terms into accounting implications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, expert in Excel
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills and hands-on reconciliation capability
- Able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Excellent communicators, able to follow up effectively with business partners at all levels
Skills
- Excel
- SAP
- Tango
Experience Level
- 5+ years of post-qualification accounting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent relevant education
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Benefits
- Global employee discount, usable on all H&M Group brands in stores and online
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP
- Local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits
About the Company
- H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures.
- Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions.
- We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
- We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values.
- Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.