Lead Accountant | CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions (IA&R)



Ready for your next step? We have an exciting job opening available in our Luxembourg team for a Lead Accountant! You will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day accounting support functions for Luxembourg funds and SPVs. You will also be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and any other client reporting packages.



Your responsibilities / main tasks will include:

• Coordination of payments and bookkeeping of bank transactions;


• Closing accounting activities (accruals, reconciliations) and preparation of reporting package;


• Variance analysis over Balance sheet and Profit & loss changes;


• SOC1 checklist preparation;


• Preparation of annual accounts under Luxembourg GAAP;


• BCL and CSSF reporting, if applicable;


• Coordinating with Cosec, TA, auditors and other relevant parties to ensure compliance with timelines and accuracy of delivery;


• Working closely with tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate submission of tax reporting;


• Other ad-hoc accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of entities;

What do are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• A minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years with Luxembourg PERE funds/ SPV accounting.


• Good understanding of Luxembourg tax environment;


• Experience with Luxembourg regulatory reporting is a plus;


• Critical thinking and forward looking mindset;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to take ownership and lead over accounting activities for a dedicated portfolio of entities;


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.


• You are eligible to work in Luxembourg

What do we offer?

• Be part of an international team - our team in Luxembourg has more than 30 nationalities


• Permanent contract


• Competitive salary and bonus


• Employee benefits (lunch vouchers, complementary health insurance and pension scheme, Sympass card)


• 30 days of holiday


• Career opportunities and growth


• Hybrid way of working

This position is available immediately. This is a unique opportunity to boost your career within the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.



If your experience matches to the job description above, our People team will be happy to contact you.



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In compliance with the law of 23rd July 2016, the selected candidate will be requested to provide a criminal record (section 3).