Project Controller

Job Description

Work for a global, privately-held real estate developer as Project Controller, a key role in the Accounting department, with exposure directly into senior management.

Are you a leader with a problem-solving mindset, who takes ownership of internal and external reporting?

Join an organisation that has an outstanding track record for sustainability and a real drive to further contribute to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in the real estate market.

Responsibilities of the Project Controller

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assume responsibility for operational financial processes, such as: accounting, treasury, invoicing, payments for portfolio companies
• Become responsible for budget monitoring for portfolio
• Review financial reports
• Key contact for banks (operational matters and debt compliance) and be a key player in debt-raising projects
• Coordinate tax advisors and contribute to tax planning
• Identify cost saving and revenue increasing opportunities
• Contribute to Asset Management team in providing accurate and timely data and communication with investors (funds)
• Oversee from financial side development projects
• Assist Acquisition team with underwriting, due-diligence and (tax) structuring for acquisitions (and disposals)

Experience required

• Master’s degree in Business Administration/Economy/Finance or related field
• 5 years’ working experience with international exposure in Big 4, real estate or private equity
• Problem solving with the ability to identify key issues while paying attention to detail
• Eager to learn and stress resilient
• Hold a practical and proactive attitude, with a drive to grow
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Fluent in English (both verbally and in writing)

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.