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Manager, Forensic Accounting and Projects
Based in London
About the role
The Manager, Forensic Accounting and Projects role in Financial Assurance represents a fantastic opportunity to join a motivated, dynamic, and truly international team. You will be leading or supporting on forensic accounting investigations and compliance-related initiatives, combining extensive hands-on experience for data-analysis, techniques for problem-solving, and transformation for processes and controls. You will have a strong drive for results and quality in accordance with professional standards.
CBRE's Financial Assurance function is responsible for providing leadership on internal controls over financial reporting, including advising on ad hoc projects, transformation initiatives, and investigations that impact financial reporting. The objective is to help safeguard CBRE by minimising risks and maximising efficiencies, whilst ensuring that processes and controls support the integrity of financial reporting and regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation and deliver a range of investigations and improvement projects globally and across segments.
Reporting to the Director - Financial Assurance, you will oversee and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality project(s) in accordance with professional standards and CBRE guidelines. You will be instrumental in facilitating investigation and project activity in close cooperation with other CBRE teams including Trust, Compliance, Controllership, Business Finance, and other stakeholders. You will assist the Director in reporting to internal and external stakeholders as to the effectiveness of the internal controls over financial reporting related to Ethics and Compliance (E&C) investigations and other initiatives.
What you will be doing:
* E&C investigations
o Undertake day-to-day management activities related to E&C investigations and compliance related initiatives, focusing on identification and communication of relevant financial and regulatory risks and potential impacts.
o Evaluate all E&C cases logged to determine if financial or regulatory risks exist and conclude whether FA involvement in investigations is required.
o Conduct interviews with witnesses and sources in connection with investigations and disputes.
o Evaluate financial records, interpret policies and procedures, and apply professional accounting standards to conduct and advise on fact finding, fraud, financial and regulatory investigations.
o Identify control gaps, enhancement opportunities and recommend solutions to remediate existing issues and prevent recurrence. Advise the business on how to address these and if applicable, assist with training materials and implementation.
o Responsible for tracking remediation activities based on recommendations made during reviews.
o Draft case summaries and memos for internal and external stakeholders (including the auditors).
o Where an external party has been engaged for investigations, manage the end-to-engagement process, and undertake first-line reviews of all outputs from the engagement.
o Work with internal stakeholders on ongoing improvement initiatives arising from findings in E&C cases.
o Advise internal stakeholders on financial risk management best practice and upskill non-finance teams on how to implement controls to reduce the risk of fraud/error.
o Lead and supervise team members (internal, external and co-source resources) on forensic investigations.
* Projects
o Undertake day-to-day management activities related to business transformation, focusing on early identification and communication of relevant financial and regulatory risks and potential impacts.
o Utilise a risk-based approach, including the implementation and utilisation of emerging technologies, leveraging from technical accounting and industry experience.
o Lead in the identification of risks, advise on the design and implementation of relevant business processes and controls, with a focus on increased automation.
o Provide independent and objective assurance to management for the design and operating effectiveness (where applicable) of controls implemented during transformation projects.
o Foster a long-term results-orientated and business partner mindset with internal stakeholders.
o Conduct interviews with business partners to understand complex transformational business environments and process flows.
* Manage competing and priority demands, to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to a high quality and in line with FA strategy.
* Facilitate a work environment that fosters and supports ethical decision-making and actions in accordance with CBRE's core values.
* Ensure adherence to principles, policies, and standards, and improves quality and process reliability in a cost-effective manner.
* Collaborate and business partner with internal and external stakeholders.
* Participate in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the FA leadership team.
What you will need:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA or equivalent)
* Minimum of 6 years experience in the field of accounting and auditing with knowledge of project management, business process controls design and operating effectiveness. Experience of forensic accounting and investigations is preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of internal control and risk management practices and standards, and ability to perform detailed risk assessments.
* Detailed experience of US GAAP preferred, however experience and knowledge of equivalent frameworks (e.g. IFRS) and a willingness to upskill in US GAAP is acceptable.
* Experience navigating and leading in environments of transformation, change and disruption.
* Strong analytical capabilities, process improvement and organization skills; excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls frameworks (i.e. SOX, COSO, COBIT, NIST CSF, ITIL, etc.), and applicable regulatory requirements.
* A team player, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team whilst maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
* Proven track record in leading and managing E&C investigations.
* High ethical standards with ability to handle confidential/sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
Working at CBRE
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.
At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE
About CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
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