EMEA Financial Accountant

at  CBRE

KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

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• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with 2-5 years post qualification experience ideally previously worked in

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• US global matrix environment

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• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders

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• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, proficient at using Microsoft Excel

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• Self-starter, able to resolve issues with own initiative and manage deliverables

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• Positive mindset with a drive to continually improve and challenge existing processes

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• Experience with PeopleSoft, OneStream and Trintech Cadency is desirable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Specialist responsible for preparing, managing, and controlling journal entries, balance sheets, reconciliations and other relevant accounting matters in compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP.

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• Coordinate and liaise with the Shared Service centre (BSO) to ensure timely processing of Accounts Payables Accounts Receivables, Billings and Intercompany Recharging prior to month end close.

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• Review end to end controls, ensure controls are robust and coordinate with Financial Risk Management (FRM) to implement and monitor an effective SOX compliant control environment across EMEA.

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• Actively communicate with counterparties based across TCC US and EMEA, accruing the monthly costs, preparing quarterly intercompany invoice recharges accurately and on a timely basis, providing all the necessary support for local reporting purposes.

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• Analyze and report monthly costs on a statutory and functional unit basis conducting variance analysis to identify cost drivers and seek efficiencies by identifying opportunities for automation and cost savings.

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• Prepare monthly reconciliations to ensure all balances are reviewed and any material variances are investigated and resolved on a timely basis each period end.

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• Perform variance analysis of the P&L and Balance Sheet and provide detailed commentary of key balances and movements.

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• Responsible for the project management and delivery for annual financial statements including all statutory disclosures in accordance with relevant local GAAP and CBRE accounting policies.

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• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and third-party service providers. Liaise with the Global finance team to resolve any financial accounting activities and questions on a timely basis, providing accounting data input to requests from Management and FP&A on a monthly basis.

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• Support key CBRE-wide projects, such as intercompany policy enhancements, maintaining invoice approval workflow and aligning control processes with the global balance sheet program.