Assistant Controller Job ID 191592 Posted 06-Nov-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Warsaw - Mazowieckie - Poland Assistant Controller We are looking for an EMEA Assistant Controller In this role, as an EMEA Assistant Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions (‘CBRE IA&R’), you work in a successful and ambitious organization that is leading in the Fund Accounting of Real Estate Funds, Joint Ventures and Separate Accounts. The EMEA Fund Controller reports to the Manager Fund Accounting and works, in an international environment, closely with other Assistant Controllers, Controllers and various departments within CBRE IA&R as well as the Controller within CBRE Investment Management or third party clients. In this position you will support the accounting team for the financial reporting, controlling, cash flow planning, CIT and VAT. You are the link between the business, Investment Oversight, Treasury and Payments. You fulfil a key function in managing reliable and complete financial information and share your solicited and unsolicited advice with the Senior Fund Controller. Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalize various processes within the company. **What are going to be your main responsibilities?** · Responsible for the period-end reports, including production of the annual and quarterly reports or assisting in this process in case of more complex projects; · Assist in consolidation of financial data including analytical review of the financial data processed by departments within CBRE IA&R; · Prepare or assist in preparation of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements); · Prepare and coordinate quarterly VAT and CIT statements and returns in cooperation with external tax advisor; · Prepare and coordinate quarterly covenant management; · Perform bank reconciliations, daily cash management and bi-weekly cashflow forecasts; · Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger; · Aggregate financial data on Portfolio level; · Assist in coordination of the annual audit in cooperation with external auditors; · Prepare files for audit and SOC requirements as well as answer questions; · Prepare statutory accounts; · Create and complete financial and management reports for clients/investors and other interested parties; · Periodic reporting to the regulator; · Coordinate and execute investors' capital contributions and distributions; · Project-based tasks as well as ad hoc requests. **What are we looking for?** · Graduated from higher vocational training (Bachelor) or university (Master) specializing in finance, such as business economics or accountancy; preferred started with CPA/ACCA/CA; · Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience, preferably in a similar position at a financial organization or Big 4; · Knowledge of financial ratios associated with real estate investments is preferred; · Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as IFRS and accounting principles in general; · Experience with preparation of periodic and annual financial reports and annual audit processes; · Strong analytical skills and critical attitude; · Excellent communication skills and social skills ; · Accurate, independent, proactive, solution-oriented attitude and team player; · Fluent Polish and English language skills, both verbal and in writing; · Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint . **We offer:** + Joining the company with recognizable brand and stable position on the market + Attractive package of benefits including: life insurance and private medical healthcare + Hybrid mode of working + MyBenefit Cafeteria: multisport card and other discounts + Attractive referral bonus program rewarding employees for referring a hired candidate + Elevating your skills with various trainings incl. possibility of funding ACCA studies and management skills academies + Language courses provided by the company + Glasses Refund + Comfortable, well-equipped office well located next to Wilanowska metro station + Becoming an integral part of our international community, in which your ideas are greatly valued **CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions** CBRE is the largest commercial real estate company in the world. It is comprised of several business lines including leasing services, capital markets, valuations & advisory services, and asset services; with regional and global capabilities in all major markets around the globe. Within property management, is our CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group that provides investor clients with vertically integrated accounting and data solutions, from property through funds. In EMEA, CBRE IA&R provides Global and Pan-European coordination for clients providing Fund & SPV Accounting, Investor Reporting and Performance Measurement services to real estate investment-companies, sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors in key financial markets. Our team of professionals offer unmatched dedication to real estate. We serve only real estate and have a history of successfully serving all real estate asset classes; including simple to complex investment structures. We have dedicated fund and investor reporting teams in 19 countries, while also being a part of our global accounting and reporting operating platform with presence in an additional 41 countries for property accounting services to provide completely integrated services. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)