SPV Controller – Real Estate – Luxembourg

Our client, is a recognized leader in the Real Estate industry. They have built up nearly €7 billion AUM and have 5 international offices.

Following continued growth of the Luxembourg operation, they are now looking for a Financial Controller to join the team!

Duties:

• Administer and review the bookkeeping of the fund, the management company and the

respective Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) in close collaboration with the external Service Providers.

• Prepare and maintain capital calls and distributions schedules as well as support in the

investments funds flows. (distribution waterfalls / distribution calculations).

• Support the onboarding of Real Estate deals
• Coordination of the invoicing process, collection of receivables and maintenance of cash-flow files, and general administration support of both the Luxembourg SPVs as well as the international SPVs.
• Supervise and review the VAT and Tax returns with the support of the local service providers.
• Liaise with auditors, lawyers, tax advisors, and accounting service providers in Luxembourg as well as in several international jurisdictions.
• Assist with the cash-flow files and general administration of the international SPVs.
• Coordination of the payments, assisting in the daily administration, including supporting and managing day-to-day accounting transactions and reconciliation with bank positions.

Your Profile:

• University or bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• 4 to 8 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong technical accounting skills and ability to deal with new complex products.
• Consolidation experience under IFRS
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Strong communication skills to communicate effectively with the local team as well as with both the US team and local service providers.
• Excellent level of English (written and verbal)