About the role:
We are looking for an Assistant Controller for our Investment Oversight team, based in Glasgow, Scotland UK. As an Assistant Controller in the Investment Oversight team department of CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions ("CBRE IA&R"), you will work in an ambitious and growing environment. In this role you will be part of the team and you will be responsible for coordinating and leading a team of professionals and stakeholders.
Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, to extend your knowledge and skills and to further improve and professionalize diverse processes within the company.
You will work within the Investment Oversight team which works closely with various other departments within CBRE IA&R as well with the clients. The investment oversight department is responsible for controlling and reporting tasks at the level of property-owning companies. The team partners with property managers and asset managers of the client as well as other 3rd party advisors (tax, audit, legal) to get detailed understanding of the business and economics of the property-owning companies under their responsibility. The team is responsible for reporting, overall coordination and finance management tasks.
What you'll be doing:
Manage quarterly and year-end accounting and reporting for property portfolios.
Prepare and assist with IFRS and local GAAP annual accounts.
Analyse the impact of local regulatory changes on property companies.
Coordinate property tax processes (control, reporting, payments).
Prepare quarterly and annual VAT returns.
Prepare consolidated accounts.
Coordinate and supervise property company audits.
Ensure compliance with Mortgage Facility Agreements and prepare loan compliance reports.
Develop and analyse property forecasts and budgets, including variance analysis.
Review and understand CAPEX assumptions.
Estimate and calculate CIT, DTA, and DTL; prepare tax analysis.
Calculate/review straight-line rent incentives (IFRS adjustment).
Provide senior financial management support, tax planning, and cash flow forecasting.
Validate intercompany positions, including loan interest calculations.
Plan and support cash distributions, advising on strategy.
Prepare quarterly intercompany distribution and contribution forms.
Coordinate information flow between stakeholders (clients, teams, managers, accountants).
Support clients in property transactions (sales, acquisitions, etc.).
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Experience in Real Estate accounting, ideally within a fund, holding company, or SPV environment.
Strong understanding of relevant accounting principles and regulations (IFRS, Local GAAP, VAT, CIT).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
What do we offer:
- Permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development.
- Dynamic international working environment.
- Chance to shape the future of our team.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Working at CBRE
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