Assistant Controller

1. Nov-2024

Accounting/Finance

Madrid - Madrid, Comunidad de - Spain

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.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and any other client reporting package

• Assist to the preparation financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements);
• Answers questions regarding various accounting issues and reports, including profit and loss reports.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records Researches open accounting issues and liaise with the relevant parties to solve them
• Assist to 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 advisor;
• Perform bank reconciliations, daily cash management and bi-weekly cashflow forecasts;
• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger;
• Aggregate financial data on 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 reporting process;
• Assistance to ad hoc project and Group initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or 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.