Controller - Fund Accounting and Reporting

CBRE; Polska; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking a Fund Controller in Poland. This role involves managing financial reporting, consolidation, and tax compliance for real estate funds. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a degree in finance or accounting. Fluency in Polish and English is required. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a permanent contract, emphasizing an international work environment where contributions matter.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive employment benefits

Stability and growth potential

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• Experience with periodic and annual financial reports.
• Practical experience in VAT and CIT tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

IFRS knowledge

Fluent Polish

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance or related field

Job description

About the Role:

As a Fund Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions ("CBRE IA&R"), you will work in an ambitious organization that is leading in the Fund Accounting of Real Estate Funds, Joint Ventures and Separate Accounts. The Fund Controller reports to the Manager/Director of Fund Accounting Team and works, in an international environment, closely with other Controllers and various departments within CBRE IA&R.

In this position you will support the accounting team for the financial reporting, controlling, cash flow planning and VAT. You are the link between the business, Investment Oversight, Treasury and Payments. You fulfil a key function in managing reliable and complete financial information and share your solicited and unsolicited advice.

Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalize various processes within the company.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and various other accounting statements)
• Perform consolidation of financial data including analytical review of the financial data processed by departments within CBRE IA&R
• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly VAT and CIT statements and returns in cooperation with external tax advisor
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly covenant management
• Perform bank reconciliations, daily cash management and cashflow forecasts
• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger

• Coordinate the annual audit in cooperation with external auditors
• Prepare statutory accounts
• Prepare financial input for Board meetings and attend as well
• Create and complete financial and management reports for clients/investors and other interested parties
• Coordinate the reporting process across various functions, funds and geographies to ensure timely and well organized completion of reporting process

What You'll Need:

• Graduated from higher vocational training (Bachelor) or university (Master) specializing in finance, such as business economics or accountancy, preferred CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent
• At least 5-7 years relevant work experience, preferably in a similar position at a financial organisation or Big 4
• Experience with preparation of periodic and annual financial reports and annual audit processes
• Practical experience with consolidation and tax returns, in particular VAT and CIT
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as IFRS and accounting principles in general
• Fluent in Polish and English, both verbal and in writing

What we offer:

• An international work environment where your contributions matter.
• A competitive salary and bonus structure that reflects your talent and hard work.
• Comprehensive employment benefits to support your wellbeing.
• A permanent contract that offers stability and growth potential.

CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions:

CBRE is the largest commercial real estate company in the world, is comprised of several business lines including leasing services, capital markets, valuations & advisory services, and property management; with regional and global capabilities in all major markets around the globe. Within property management, is our CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group that provides investor clients with vertically integrated accounting and data solutions, from property through funds.

In EMEA, CBRE IA&R provides Global and Pan-European coordination for clients providing Fund & SPV Accounting, Investor Reporting and Performance Measurement services to real estate investment-companies, sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors in key financial markets.

Our team of professionals offer unmatched dedication to real estate. We serve only real estate and have a history of successfully serving all real estate asset classes; including simple to complex investment structures.

We have dedicated fund and investor reporting teams in 18 countries, while also being a part of our global accounting and reporting operating platform with presence in an additional 41 countries for property accounting services to provide completely integrated services.