Description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE - ITALIAN SPEAKER

THE JOB:

Financial Accounting
• Review of property reporting packages prepared by local service providers and ensure their completeness and accuracy;
• Preparation and review of general journal entries;
• Review of local and group GAAP adjustments while ensuring proper application of internal accounting policies;
• Analyze / Review monthly and quarterly financial metrics and data (net operating income, capital expenditures, intercompany reconciliations, debt covenants, etc.);
• Review intercompany reconciliations and ensure regular intercompany settlements where applicable;
• Support periodic group budgeting process.

Reporting
• Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting;
• Review annual statutory accounts;
• Assist with group consolidation process;
• Liaise with external group and local auditors;
• Prepare ad hoc reports / reconciliations.

Cash management
• Approve invoice payments where applicable;
• Prepare periodic cash distribution analysis and ensure timely cash repatriation to investors (cash flow analysis, tax mechanics, local regulatory requirements, etc.);
• Review external debt financial covenants.
Portfolio Management
• Support asset management team with ad hoc financial information / analysis as required;
• Assist with on-boarding, acquisition and disposition processes;
• Foster third-party relationships and monitor cash management requirements.

Tax Structuring
• Liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance of tax structuring for investments and obtain updated opinions where relevant;
• Ensure that all tax filings are kept up to date for the SPVs;
• Review periodical VAT returns.

Compliance & Risk
• Ensure legal and statutory compliance through liaison with external legal advisors.

Other Responsibilities
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives for all financial reporting processes;
• Support and coach junior members;
• Liaison with 3rd party administrators and finance teams across Europe.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance;
• At least +5 years' accounting/finance experience with a major accounting framework (IFRS, LUX/US GAAP);
• Fluent in English and Italian, any other major European languages are an advantage;
• Solid understanding of main real estate and investment management metrics;
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics, and fluency in general accounting principles and rules;
• Ability to thrive in a growth environment, adapt to changing circumstances and work autonomously;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Able to priorities on a daily basis and managing several competing deadlines;
• Able to take initiatives and to propose solutions and ways to improve processes;
• An analytical, creative thinker who can focus on the details without losing sight of the big picture;
• Managerial experience;
• Accounting certifications preferred (e.g., CPA).

THE CLIENT:
Our client is operating in the real estate sector.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note, however, that candidates must possess a valid Luxembourg work permit. As we represent our clients, we are required to submit only those who meet this requirement. Unfortunately, if you do not have a valid work permit, we will not be able to consider your application.
If you are selected for the position, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your diplomas, proof of prior employment, and a standard criminal record check, as part of the final steps in our recruitment process.
We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to the possibility of working together.