About the job
In this role, as an EMEA Financial Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions (‘CBRE IA&R’), you work in a successful and ambitious organization that is leading in the accounting and reporting of Real Estate Funds, Joint Ventures and Separate Accounts.
The Financial Controller reports to the Director Fund Accounting and works, in an international environment, closely with other Controllers and various departments within CBRE IA&R as well as Controllers within CBRE Investment Management or third-party clients. In this position you will support the accounting team with financial reporting, controlling, cash flow planning, CIT and VAT. You act as the link between the business, Investment Oversight, Treasury and Payments.
You fulfill a key function in managing reliable and complete financial information and share your solicited and unsolicited advice with the Director and Senior Financial Controller.
Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, extend your knowledge and skills, and further improve and professionalize various processes within the company.
What are going to be your main responsibilities?
- Assist in producing the period-end reports, including the production of annual and quarterly reports;
- Perform consolidation of financial data, including analytical review of financial data processed by departments within CBRE IA&R;
- Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements);
- Daily partner with the (Senior) Financial Controller within IA&R;
- Communicate extensively with clients;
- Assist with preparing client-requested reporting;
- Be responsible for bank and intercompany reconciliations and liquidity forecasts;
- Perform VAT declarations and support the CIT process;
- Prepare filings and reporting to regulators such as DNB, AFM and the Chamber of Commerce;
- Assist in the audit process / AIFMD depository process / Services Organization Controls Reports (SOC1) on a quarterly basis;
- Contribute to systems design and implementation in the financial area; and
- Handle project-based tasks as well as ad hoc requests.
What are we looking for?
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written; Dutch language skills are an advantage;
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance (e.g. Business Economics or Accountancy); preferably started with CPA / ACCA / CA;
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a similar role within a financial organization or Big 4;
- Practical experience with consolidation and tax returns, in particular VAT and CIT;
- Knowledge of financial ratios associated with real estate investments is preferred;
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as IFRS and general accounting principles;
- Experience with preparing periodic and annual financial reports and managing annual audit processes;
- Strong analytical skills and a critical mindset;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Accurate, independent, proactive, solution-oriented and a strong team player;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
- Knowledge of Workiva is preferred.
What do we offer?
- A one-year contract with the intention to extend to an indefinite term after the first year;
- Competitive salary and bonus;
- Learning & development opportunities through the CBRE Academy;
- Hybrid way of working;
- Excellent pension scheme; and
- A sports program allowing access to multiple gyms and activities throughout the Netherlands.
Do you recognize yourself in this description and are you curious about the role? For more information, please contact Bart Keus at +31 6 48 27 11 69 or via Bart.Keus@greenbergnielsen.nl.
