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(Junior) Accountant - Global Real Estate | XB Consultants The Position: Seeking an Accountant to support the Financial Reporting team across its European platform. • Liaise with third parties (Property Managers and Fund Administrators) across Europe to instruct invoice payment and coding and other ad hoc booking regarding transaction activity • Assist in the review monthly reporting for property companies, holding companies and fund… (Junior) Accountant – Global Real Estate Job Details Reference Region Luxembourg Type Permanent Salary €50,000 - 69,999 Contact Consultant Consultant J Carne [contact-form-7 id="479" title="Job Enquiry Form" consultant-email="[email protected]"] The Position: Seeking an Accountant to support the Financial Reporting team across its European platform. • Liaise with third parties (Property Managers and Fund Administrators) across Europe to instruct invoice payment and coding and other ad hoc booking regarding transaction activity • Assist in the review monthly reporting for property companies, holding companies and fund entities, across all European jurisdictions • Accounting tasks include the preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accounts receivable and accounts payable aging analysis for certain entities maintained internally • Prepare and update consolidation worksheets, quarterly IFRS financial statements and supporting note schedules for our fund entities • Assist in the preparation of Luxembourg GAAP annual financial statements for the internally managed Luxembourg entities • Active role in the annual fund audit processes • Assist in the preparation quarterly board reports and supporting schedules • Provide input to the preparation of monthly and annual value-added tax (VAT) returns and annual corporate income tax returns across European jurisdictions, drafted by tax advisors and review the returns against accounting records • Perform certain cash management tasks, including the monitoring of cash balances and setting up wires for internal entities Qualifications and Experience: • Excellent written and verbal communication in English • Bachelor degree required • CPA designation or equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, WP) is an asset • Prior exposure to full disclosure financial reporting and consolidation (IFRS and Lux GAAP) recommended but not required • Experience with application systems such as Yardi or wDesk is an asset, but not required • 1-3 years of experience in a financial accounting role, preferably including industry experience • Proven track record of financial analytical skills, including mastery of Excel • Self-starter with a willingness to learn and grow • Good interpersonal skills, team oriented, willingness to pitch in as needed • Excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment and enjoy new challenges • Strong organizational skills, highly motivated to achieve results • Self-motivated individual with a high level of attention to detail • Knowledge of the real estate or private equity industry is recommended but not required