Assistant Controller Job ID 192752 Posted 27-Nov-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) 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 **What are going to be your main responsabilities?** + 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. **What are we looking for?** + 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. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)