Intern - Finance

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

We are looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic intern to support the day-to-day finance and property operations of the Netherlands team. You will help process vendor and tenant payment information, maintain reporting records, and follow up on open items, while learning from colleagues. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support vendor onboarding, including telephone confirmation of vendor details, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating with Hines Treasury and CBRE on tickets and approvals.

• Review weekly vendor payment batches and service charge payments from our external property manager. Check supporting information and bank details, prevent duplicate payments, and prepare items for review and approval.

• Assist with tenant refunds by checking amounts against contracts and signed tenant documents, validating bank details, coordinating with the property manager, and preparing accurate payment information.

• Maintain finance and reporting records, including invoice registers and rent inflow information used for quarterly reporting.

• Use Yardi reports to monitor invoice approvals and long-outstanding payables, follow up on open items with CBRE, and support accounts receivable reconciliations twice a month.

• Assist with withholding tax payment date confirmations, invoice rate queries, service charge matters, and other recurring or ad hoc finance tasks.

• Help organize shared team files by moving relevant working documents into the appropriate team folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include: 

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, Data Analytics, Sustainability or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with colleagues across different countries and functions.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and create professional presentations.

• Proactive, dependable and able to work both independently and as part of an international team.

• A curious mindset with an interest in improving processes and learning new technologies.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or similar to improve productivity and automate routine tasks.
• An interest in business operations, project coordination and continuous improvement.

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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