At CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions we are looking for a Controller who will report directly to the Senior Controller to work in our office in Madrid.
You will be:
Responsible for the day-to-day accounting support functions for Luxembourg SPVs.
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and any other client reporting package.
What are going to be your main responsibilities?
Assist in the preparation of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and various other accounting statements);
Answer questions regarding various accounting issues and reports, including profit and loss reports;
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records; research open accounting issues and liaise with the relevant parties to solve them;
Assist in the preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting;
Coordinate quarterly VAT package and CIT/MBT/NWT/WHT returns in cooperation with external tax advisors;
Perform bank reconciliations, daily cash management, and bi-weekly cashflow forecasts;
Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger;
Aggregate financial data on a portfolio level;
Coordinate the independent audit;
Read and interpret contracts, legal documents, and other agreements; ability to record complex business transactions in the general ledger;
Coordinate the reporting process across various functions, funds, and geographies to ensure timely and well-organized completion of the reporting process;
Assist with ad hoc projects and Group initiatives.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum of four years of relevant accounting experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong organizational and analytical skills;
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers; ability to effectively present information;
Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and interact effectively with management, employees, and auditors;
Must have the ability to convey financial issues to non-financial users;
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports;
Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles;
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions; conducts basic financial analysis;
Follows accounting practices to ensure optimum client satisfaction while guaranteeing CBRE financial interests are protected.
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