AddressSenior Financial Accountant
Job ID
154399
Posted
08-Feb-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Brisbane - Queensland - Australia
- Opportunity to develop and grow scope of career within CBRE
- Support financial reporting and compliance with global policies and accounting standards
- Based in Brisbane with Hybrid work options
Culture of our team at CBRE
At CBRE, our people enjoy working in a global real estate and property services organization with tremendous scale. Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best every day.
CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is the leading global provider of real estate outsourcing, with over 300 long-term relationships with corporate, healthcare, and government organizations, delivering facilities management, project management, transaction and portfolio, and consulting services across 350 offices worldwide. Within Pacific, GWS Local employs over 400 people among capital cities.
The Senior Financial Account is responsible for supporting all external financial reporting tasks which include month-end close, compliance with global policies and accounting standards, annual statutory reporting and tax lodgements for the CBRE GWS legal entities.
Here's a snapshot of your day
- Support and coordinate an effective and timely month end close in accordance with US GAAP to meet Group reporting requirements.
- Review Journal entries to ensure compliance with internal policy and accounting standards.
- Drive Balance Sheet reconciliation accuracy ensuring a timely resolution of outstanding and aging items.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, as well as identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies.
- Support segment wide consistency in adoption of financial and operational controls including implementation of SOX policies and global policies.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of statutory financial reporting and tax returns by working closely with external auditors and tax agents.
- Build and develop relationships with finance mangers across segments.
- Communicate regularly with business partners to ensure they are fully informed of any accounting initiatives.
- Proactively drive and engage in process improvement projects/ global initiatives.
- Bank Guarantee requests preparations and arrangements
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience with financial control, audit and internal controls.
- Strong IFRS and local tax knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to explain complex problems to all stakeholders
- Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or other finance related area
- Qualified Accountant (or local equivalent)
- Big 4 audit experience is a plus
Can we inspire you to join us?
People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential.?
We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance. Apart of a rewarding career with great developmental opportunities within GWS and across other areas of CBRE, our people benefit from a range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
We look forward to hearing from you.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
