FINANCE ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING – ITALIAN SPEAKER
THE JOB:
Your role is (including but not limited to) providing general accounting and operations support to the Portfolio Accounting team within the Finance Department. In this role the successful candidate will be reviewing accounting and reporting for a number of pan European and Worldwide Real Estate portfolios of the Company managed investment funds.
Main responsibilities:
Financial Accounting
Review of property reporting packages prepared by local service providers and ensure their completeness and accuracy;
Review of bookings and reporting prepared by our center of excellence and review of the general journal entries prepared by the accountants;
Review of group GAAP adjustments while ensuring proper application of internal accounting policies;
Analysis of monthly and quarterly financial metrics and data (net operating income, capital expenditures intercompany reconciliations, net working capital, debt covenants and others);
Prepare annual corporate budget.
Reporting
Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting;
Review external debt financial covenants;
Review annual statutory accounts;
Review and provide US Tax reporting package;
Reply to queries from US Tax advisors;
Assist with group consolidation process;
Prepare various ad hoc financial reports/reconciliations.
Cash management
Ensure sufficient liquidity in the entities to pay their invoices;
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.).
Portfolio Management
Support Company Finance, Tax and Asset Management team with ad hoc financial information/analysis as required;
Involvement in onboarding, acquisition, disposition, (re)financing and (re)structuring of Real Estate portfolios following company investment decision;
Liaise with internal (tax, legal, treasury, etc.) and external parties (auditor, service providers, lawyers, etc.).
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.
Compliance & Risk
Ensure legal and statutory compliance through liaison with internal legal team and external legal advisors;
Review, improve and/or keep up-to-date with applicable best practices of Revantage internal risk management processes, including periodic comprehensive review of risk‐mitigation processes/safeguards within the Finance Team.
Other Responsibilities
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives for all financial reporting processes;
Support and coach junior members;
Ensure supervision and effective team management;
Liaise with third party administrators and finance teams across Europe and Worldwide.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Audit or Finance;
Accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA) would be considered a plus;
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in Real Estate accounting;
Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and Lux GAAP;
Fluency in English and Italian (verbally and in writing) Spanish is considered as a plus – any other language is an advantage;
Proficient user of MS Office;
Knowledge of any accounting software is an asset (e.g. Yardi);
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively coordinate and support team activities, with potential to take on leadership responsibilities as needed;
Result oriented and hands‐on‐work mentality;
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem‐solving skills;
Strong leadership skills with solid managerial experience record;
Ability to collect, analyse and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports;
Ability to handle multiple tasks, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude;
Self‐motivated with good written and verbal communication skills.
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.
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