Lead Accountant

At CBRE Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Amsterdam (currently located at WTC Schiphol but soon moving to our brand new office at the south axis, WTC Amsterdam Tower Ten).

Are you ready for your next career step in an international and dynamic working environment? Are you passionate about accounting? Then start now as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Accountant within Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions.

What are the main responsibilities?

• Review of the financial data booked by the Property Accountant
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records
• Responsible for the day-to-day accounting support functions for Dutch SPV's: creates month-end accounting entries, reconciles discrepancies and posts to GL
• Coordination of payments
• Prepares key Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews those done by others
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and other client reporting
• Preparation of statutory reporting
• Performing financial controls on financial statements and on SOC 1 controls
• Support VAT process and liquidity forecasts
• Assist in the audit processes
• Taking part of project groups

What do you have to offer us?

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferable with knowledge of Real Estate and propco accounting.
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP, IFRS and accounting principles in general.
• Experience with preparation of financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills and critical attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and social skills.
• Accurate, independent, proactive, solution-oriented attitude and team player.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of Yardi is a pre.

What do we offer you?

• A year contract with the intention to extend for an indefinite term after the first year (depending on your performance)
• Competitive salary and bonus
• Hybrid way of working
• Various other benefits (pension scheme, bonus plan etc.)

CBRE’s Investment Accounting and Reporting Solutions is the only provider offering fully integrated real estate property accounting and fund administration services to developers, investors and asset managers. We pair deep real estate accounting expertise with industry-leading technology to tailor global and local accounting and reporting solutions for distinct portfolios, optimizing operations and reducing risk. This allows our clients to focus on competitive investment activities that drives value for investors