Company Description
IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
Job Description
The senior accountant will report to the Manager of the team or directly to the Head of Pool (HoP) and will :
- Manage a portfolio of Institutional clients active in the real estate industry (the entities are Propcos and Holdcos with assets located in different European countries):
- Review deliverables prepared by the Global Client Delivery (GCD) for this client’s portfolio and monitor answer to clients’ requests
- Review the annual financial statements prepared by the GCD
- Review and coordinate with the GCD the preparation of financial reporting and closing process
- Review the VAT returns and tax returns
- Review the tax provisions
- Assist in treasury management functions and review of the entities’ fees projections
- Manage the relationships with the fund manager, real estate asset manager, the property manager the tax advisor, the auditors, the lawyer and the banks
- Review and follow-up BCL or CSSF reports if applicable
- Assist in the liquidation process
- Assist the FATCA CRS team for the FATCA and CRS reportings if applicable
- Check, file and archive tax and accounting documents of his/her portfolio to ensure the completeness of the files
- For the files not assigned to the GCD the senior will prepare all the above tasks under the supervision of the manager or the HoP
- Directorship mandates and attendance to the board meetings
- Manage the relationships with other service providers, including auditors, tax advisors, law firms, and banks
- Understand structure of new clients’ investments, including the reporting and tax implications
- Act as active team member to deliver the highest quality standard of service to clients
- Utilise Technical support team / additional resources appropriately and where required
- Executes and ensures timely delivery of quality services
- Apply internal procedures
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor/BAC+3: Accountancy/Business Administration
- At least –3-4 years of experience in Accounting with a significant experience in Real Estate
- Computer/program knowledge: Microsoft office, knowledge of Yardi, Demasy
- Strong technical accounting (Lux GAAP) skills are essential, IFRS and any other GAAP will be an asset
- Languages: Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage (German and/or French)
Additional Information
At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
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What We Do
We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 4300+ people across 24 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global technical expertise and a deep understanding of our clients' needs.
We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, multinational companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
