Job Description

Title: Corporate Analyst (Winter Co-op)
Reports To: Senior Manager, Financial Reporting
Position Summary: In the Corporate Finance department for European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust ("ERES"), the Corporate Analyst will work closely with senior management to play a key role in supporting the financial reporting, accounting and financial analysis functions.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") and Financial Statements on a quarterly and annual basis, as well as earnings and other press releases
• Assist in preparation of Annual Information Form and Management Information Circular
• Responsible for internal and external auditor requests, including communication of results and working closely with teams in both Canada and Europe to obtain required documentations
• Prepare quarterly presentations to Board of Trustees/Audit Committee as well as investors/analysts
• Prepare quarterly accounting and financial reporting memos and checklists

Accounting

• Assist in the timely close of ERES's month, quarter and year-ends, including responsibility for the monthly recording and analysis of corporate expenses
• Assist in ERES's consolidation into Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT")
• Create and coordinate payment and funding processing, including for monthly distributions.

Special Projects

• Assist in the preparation of tax schedules on an annual basis
• Proactively contribute to corporate reporting and financing process improvements
• Assist in special, ad hoc projects relating to CAPREIT and ERES, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3rd or 4th year University student majoring in Accounting/Finance
• Intention to pursue CPA designation
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and organization skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite functionality
• Overtime may be required during busy periods

Skills Required