Financial Accountant
This role sits within the Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") segment of CBRE in the central Controllership finance team looking after the UK & Ireland ("UK&I") business, which has an annual turnover of c. $2.7bn.
As part of the Business Partnering team in Controllership, provide expertise and capability to help GWS manage our risks effectively and meet our financial control and compliance obligations.
What You'll Do
• Forge strong relationships with the key stakeholders in the sub-segments with the aim that Controllership and Business Finance are seen as one team
• Attend all Business Finance meetings necessary in order to fully understand the performance of the sub-segments (e.g. month-end performance reviews, project / contract / balance sheet reviews)
• Support Business Finance on technical accounting matters using expertise within Controllership to provide accurate guidance
• Develop knowledge of sub-segment processes and identify opportunities for enhancement and / or efficiency improvement
• Challenge, support and contribute to judgmental decisions impacting financial reporting within Business Finance
• Support both Business Finance and Controllership in successfully closing the ledgers accurately & on-time each financial close
• Periodically review ASC606 checklists for new contracts to ensure correct assumptions for revenue recognition
• Assist the Financial Reporting Team within Controllership with explanations for variances in the Balance Sheet flux analysis (a key SOX control)
• Play a key role in preparing the revenue analytics by reviewing revenue checklists prepared by Business Finance (a compensating SOX control over revenue).
• Assist the sub-segment Financial Controllers in completing quarterly reporting to Group, including but not limited to; the technical questionnaire, non-GAAP reporting disclosures, SAB99 submission and S302 return.
• Support the Statutory Accounting Managers with the Group and Statutory audits for Enterprise and DCS businesws (UK&I and two entities in APAC)
• Work with Business Finance teams to obtain all necessary support for audit deliverables
• Pre-audit any deliverables before they are provided to the auditors to ensure that send back rates and follow-up questions are minimal
What You'll Need
• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent
• Experience of working with internal controls, which is likely to include experience in working in external / internal audit
• Demonstrable aptitude for business process improvement
• Experience of preparing reports for key stakeholders
• Experience of working with SOX controls
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential.
Our Values in Hiring
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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