Lead Fund Accountant

4 weeks ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom CBRE Full time
Lead Fund Accountant
Job ID
157759
Posted
07-Mar-2024
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Manchester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

At CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions ('CBRE IA&R') we are hiring for a Lead Fund Accountant to join our UK Team in Manchester.

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager you will be responsible for service delivery to agreed portfolio of clients in line with agreed client specific service level agreements.

In this role, as a Lead Fund Accountant for CBRE IA&R, you work in a successful and ambitious organisation that is leading in the Fund Accounting of Real Estate Funds, including open/closed ended direct funds, listed REITs, mutual funds investing in global real estate securities as well as private partnership and multi-manager funds.

We also manage joint ventures and separate accounts meeting specific client investment requirements.

You will join a team that provides core accounting services, plus investment/ product support to the real estate fund range in UK & Europe.

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

What are going to be your main responsibilities?

  • Produce Statutory Reporting, Investor Reporting, Board Papers, NAV Calculations, Income Distribution Calculations and Income Tax and VAT Returns for the UK, Luxembourg and Jersey Real Estate Funds or Special Purpose Vehicles where required
  • Ensure that appropriate records are maintained for entities and underlying assets on our Yardi system
  • Build, develop and maintain good working relationships between the team and its internal/external clients and suppliers
  • Ensure that CBRE group policies are complied with and work to refine existing procedures/practices and processes to increase operational efficiency
  • Provide oversight of loan administration and produce compliance reporting where required
  • Provide oversight of and involvement in invoice authorisation and cash management operations
  • Complete other adhoc projects and tasks from time to time
What are we looking for?

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA or ACMA) is preferred or working towards qualification
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Focussed on delivering solutions within agreed timeframes.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Proactive and selfmotivated.
  • Positive attitude/outlook and flexible approach to work
  • Ability to remain calm and in control when working under pressure.
  • Should have experience of preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and FRS 10
  • Property Accounting experience would be advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of Channel Island entities would be advantageous.
  • Experience of working in a business culture that promotes adherence to procedures and controls.
  • Experience in providing bespoke reports to clients based on accounting information.


Excellent Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint).
  • Experience of the Yardi systems would be advantageous.
What do we offer?

  • International environment
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Employment benefits
  • Permanent contract
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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