EMEA Assistant Fund Controller

Aboutthe Role:

Asan EMEA Assistant Fund Controller at CBRE Investment Accounting and ReportingSolutions (CBRE IA&R), you will join a leading organization in FundAccounting for Real Estate Funds, Joint Ventures, and Separate Accounts.Reporting to the Manager of Fund Accounting, you will work closely with othercontrollers and departments in an international setting.

Inthis role, you will lead financial reporting, controlling, and cash flowplanning while navigating CIT and VAT complexities. As a key liaison betweenbusiness units, Investment Oversight, Treasury, and Payments, you will ensurethe seamless management of accurate financial information. You will use yourprofessional expertise to influence strategic decision-making and enhanceoperational efficiency. This position provides opportunities for professionaldevelopment and innovation within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare period-end reports, including annual and quarterly reports, and assistwith complex projects.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data from departments within CBRE IA&R.
• Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, etc.).
• Coordinate quarterly VAT and CIT statements with external tax advisors.
• Manage quarterly covenant oversight.
• Conduct bank reconciliations, daily cash management, and bi-weekly cash flowforecasts.
• Maintain an accurate general ledger.
• Aggregate financial data at the portfolio level.
• Assist with annual audits in collaboration with external auditors.
• Prepare audit and SOC compliance files and address inquiries.
• Prepare statutory accounts.
• Create financial and management reports for clients and investors.
• Provide periodic reports to regulators.
• Manage investor capital contributions and distributions.
• Handle project-based tasks and ad hoc requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance (business economics or accountancy);having started CPA/ACCA/CA qualifications is preferred but not essential.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in a financial organization or Big4.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience in preparing periodic and annual financial reports and managingaudit processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a critical mindset.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, solution-focused, and a collaborative team member.
• Knowledge of financial ratios related to real estate investments is a plus.

Whatdo we offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a global team of experts.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Workingat CBRE

Whenyou join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where anentrepreneurial mindset is encouraged. You will realize your potential withchallenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning,and a commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools,training, and leaders in the industry.

Ourcollaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs andperspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our NorthStar: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and peoplethrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion tosustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, webelieve that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. Wewelcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries toapply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the requiredskills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life atCBRE.

EqualOpportunities

Weare an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds ofgender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy ormaternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or nationalorigin, religion or belief, disability or age.