Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

This person will be part of the team responsible for performing internal audit procedures throughout the organization as well as analyzing and implementing business process improvements, including automation, for a NYSE listed REIT. This individual will work closely with various business stakeholders, third party partners and external auditors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in performing audit procedures related to financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks for various business processes

· Assist in analyzing and evaluating key business processes, policies and procedures for various business functions of the company to identify risks, inefficiencies and recommend changes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of existing business processes

· Assist in implementation of business process improvements, including IT systems and applications

· Responsible for documenting and/or updating key business processes, risks related to those processes and corresponding internal controls as they relate to financial reporting

· Participate in the planning, execution and reporting phases of Sarbanes Oxley section 404 certification by management

· Assist in ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures and regulatory requirements by performing financial, operational and compliance audit reviews and special projects

· Assist in developing and maintaining Company policies and procedures for various business functions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

· At least 2-4 years of experience in auditing (public and/or private)

· Working knowledge of internal controls, the financial reporting process and operations that impact financial statements

· Ability to analyze and streamline business processes, including automation

· Professional qualifications (CPA, CIA or equivalent) desirable

· Real estate experience a plus

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product

· Ability to establish and effectively manage relationships with company stakeholders, external auditors and consultants

· Self-motivated enthusiastic individual who works well in a team environment under tight deadlines

· Strong organization and time management skills to permit managing multiple projects at once

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.\r\n\r\nThe Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

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