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Financial Controller

Jamestown

City Of London

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GBP 61,000 - 79,000

Full time

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Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Financial Controller for real estate portfolios across Europe. This role involves oversight of financial reporting, compliance, and acquisition support. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of real estate accounting experience, fluency in German and English, and relevant educational qualifications. This position starts as a two-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. Benefits include a fitness membership and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Urban Sports Club or Fitness First Black membership
Modern office in Cologne with a rooftop terrace
Parking space or bike leasing option
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours
One day of home office per week

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years' experience in real estate accounting or related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate compliance of accounting, tax and treasury matters.
  • Review annual audited financial statements under IFRS or local GAAP.
  • Support Acquisition team with financial due diligence.
  • Assist with onboarding of service providers regarding accounting setup.

Skills

IFRS knowledge
German GAAP (HGB)
Excel proficiency
Fluent in German
Fluent in English
Fluent in one additional European language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
Chartered Accountant (CA) or related certifications
Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and financially talented professional to join our team as Financial Controller in Cologne. In this role you will assist with the oversight of the accounting, tax, treasury and certain corporate secretarial functions of real estate portfolios and legal entities across Europe. Additionally, you will gain exposure to other departments within the company such as acquisitions, capital markets, fund management, and property management. This role is initially offered as a two-year fixed term contract to cover parental leave, with the potential for a permanent position afterward.

Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting:

  • Coordinate compliance of various accounting, tax and treasury matters with third-party service providers to ensure timely and accurate routine financial reporting
  • Review annual audited financial statements of the European portfolio under IFRS or local GAAP
  • Assist with the coordination of the auditing processes across the portfolio
  • Coordinate with the portfolio and asset management team on routine lender and investor reporting as well as budgeting processes
  • Support the European management team on various operational and administrative matters

Acquisitions Support:

  • Support Acquisition team with financial due diligence (review of financial statements, coordination of outsourcing providers) on new acquisitions
  • Assist with onboarding of service providers (e.g. property managers, accountants, etc.) regarding the setup of accounting, treasury, and reporting standards
Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Tax or related vocational training required; Chartered Accountant (CA) or other related certifications a plus

Work Experience: 3-7 years' experience in real estate accounting or related field with at least 2 years of experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements

Language Proficiency: Exceptional written and verbal communication in German and English. Fluent in one additional European language is a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or Italian)

Skills:

  • Solid understanding of IFRS, German GAAP (HGB) as well as strong Excel proficiency is required
  • Ability to work autonomously while at the same time coordinating processes, working as part of different teams
  • Further a plus: knowledge of foreign withholding taxes; experience with real estate share and asset deals across Europe; experience with treasury management
Benefits
  • Stay active with an Urban Sports Club or Fitness First Black membership
  • Work in a modern office in the heart of Cologne, with a roof top terrace and great views of the Cathedral
  • Your choice: a parking space in the city center, a fully covered Deutschlandticket or bike leasing
  • Employee Assistance Program, confidential support from mental health professionals for all life circumstances
  • One day of home office per week and flexible working hours to support a balanced work-life integration
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