Assistant ControllerJob ID: 171019Posted: 10-Jun-2024Service line: Advisory SegmentRole type: Full-timeAreas of Interest: Accounting/FinanceLocation(s): Alcorcon - Madrid, Comunidad de - SpainIn CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions, we are looking for a Financial Controller with previous experience in the Real Estate sector. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day fund level accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting functions for Luxembourg real estate funds.Main Responsibilities:Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and various other accounting statements).Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.Coordinate quarterly VAT package and CIT/MBT/NWT/WHT returns in cooperation with external tax advisor.Prepare and coordinate quarterly covenant management.Support due diligence and sales process.Perform bank reconciliations, daily cash management, and bi-weekly cash flow forecasts.Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger.Aggregate financial data on Portfolio level.Coordinate the independent audit.Prepare files for audit and SOC requirements as well as answer any outstanding questions.Prepare financial input for quarterly Board meetings and attend as well.Create and complete financial and management reports for clients/investors and other interested parties.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 reporting process.Periodic report to the regulator (CSSF / DNB / AIFMD).Coordinate and execute investors' capital contributions, redemptions, and distributions.Assistance to ad hoc project and Group initiatives.What we are looking for:Graduated from higher vocational training (Bachelor) or university (Master) specializing in finance, such as business economics or accountancy, preferred CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent.Experience with preparation of periodic and annual financial reports and annual audit processes.Practical experience with consolidation and tax returns, in particular VAT and income tax (preferable Luxembourg VAT and CIT/MBT/NWT/NWT).Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as IFRS and Lux Gaap.Certified Accountant qualifications in relevant jurisdictions.Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing (knowledge of any other language can be an advantage).Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, INREV.Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.Able to forecast and prepare budgets.What we offer:Be part of an international team.Permanent contract.#J-18808-Ljbffr
