Job Information
CBRE EMEA Financial Accountant in London, United Kingdom
EMEA Financial Accountant
Job ID
165312
Posted
24-Jul-2024
Service line
REI Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
At Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a part of the CBRE Group focused on large-scale industrial logistics development
and real estate investments we are recruiting a Financial Accountant based in London to support the Corporate
Finance team across the EMEA region with financial operations and reporting.
Position
The EMEA Financial Accountant is part of the TCC’s Corporate Accounting Finance team, responsible for ensuring the
efficient processing of financial transactions and reporting across the EMEA region. As part of this role, you will
manage all aspects of the financial close process including journal entries, preparing balance sheet reconciliations
and performing variance analysis for P&L and balance sheet. This role will report into the TCC EMEA Accounting
Manager and will be based in London. The successful candidate will be very experienced in accounting preferably
both under US GAAP and local reporting regulations, having previously worked under a SOX-compliant internal
controls framework. At least 2-5 years post professional qualification experience within Financial Services and
previous experience within a U.S.-based multinational company are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prepare monthly reconciliations to ensure all balances are reviewed and any material variances are investigated and resolved on a timely basis each period end.
Perform variance analysis of the P&L and Balance Sheet and provide detailed commentary of key balances and movements.
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.
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.
Support key CBRE-wide projects, such as intercompany policy enhancements, maintaining invoice approval workflow and aligning control processes with the global balance sheet program.
Key Skills/Experience
Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with 2-5 years post qualification experience ideally previously worked in
US global matrix environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders
Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, proficient at using Microsoft Excel
Self-starter, able to resolve issues with own initiative and manage deliverables
Positive mindset with a drive to continually improve and challenge existing processes
Experience with PeopleSoft, OneStream and Trintech Cadency is desirable
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)