Finance Associate Portfolio Accounting - Italian Speaker

FINANCE ASSOCIATE PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTING - ITALIAN SPEAKER

THE JOB:
The successful candidate will provide general accounting and operations support to the Portfolio Accounting team within the Finance Department, reviewing accounting and reporting for a number of pan-European and worldwide real‑estate portfolios of the Company managed investment funds.

• Financial Accounting: review property reporting packages, bookings, general journal entries, group GAAP adjustments, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial metrics; prepare annual corporate budget.
• Reporting: facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting; review external debt covenants, statutory accounts, US Tax reporting package; assist with group consolidation and ad hoc reports.
• Cash Management: ensure sufficient liquidity, approve invoice payments, prepare periodic cash distribution analysis and ensure timely cash repatriation to investors.
• Portfolio Management: support Finance, Tax and Asset Management with ad hoc information/analysis; involvement in onboarding, acquisition, disposition and financing of real‑estate portfolios; liaise with internal and external parties.
• Tax Structuring: liaise with external advisors to ensure tax structuring compliance and keep SPV tax filings up to date.
• Compliance & Risk: ensure legal and statutory compliance, review and improve risk‑mitigation processes, and maintain internal risk management safeguards.
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  assist continuous improvement initiatives, support and coach junior members, supervise and manage the team, liaise with third‑party administrators and finance teams across Europe and worldwide.

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Audit or Finance; accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA) considered a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in real‑estate accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP.
• Fluency in English and Italian (verbally and in writing);
  Spanish considered a plus; other languages are an advantage.
• Proficient user of MS Office; knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Yardi) is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate and support team activities, potential to take on leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Result‑oriented, hands‑on mentality, excellent organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills with solid managerial experience record; ability to analyze data, prepare clear reports, manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, proactive, positive attitude, self‑motivated, good written and verbal communication skills.

Our client operates in the real estate sector.

As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates must possess a valid Luxembourg work permit.

We appreciate your interest in working with us.