Ergon is a specialized recruitment company in banking, finance, legal and tax profiles.

As specialist recruiter we distinguish ourselves by a thorough and in depth knowledge of the labor market and roles in banking, finance, legal and tax organizations.

Our mission is to assist these organizations in recruiting the right people for the right role, in helping them get their human capital optimally in tune with the realization of their established goals. To this end we work with tailor made recruiting solutions.

For one of our clients, we are looking for a:

Finance Specialist

Job Description

• Support / monitor daily business of Property Fund Operation Administration / Finance Team;

• To ensure the company fulfils its obligations in its role as Officer of Property Management Company and for all underlying companies for Administration and Financial aspects;

• Assist in ensuring that the Management Company fulfils its obligations under the PPM/Prospectus/ManReg/Fund Management agreement and that the company has no material breaches of its financial/ administrative responsibilities;

• Review and challenge on a high level the main capital expenditure (and non recoverable revenue);

• Monitoring the system for the funding structure for our funds; including – but not limited to – the debt/equity ratio, non-interest bearing debts, CPECs and equity;

• Assist the company’s legal / transaction team with acquisitions and disposals and ensure that the cash flow model of the transaction is correct;

• Work closely with Fund Managers / FM Finance on a day to day basis, liaising with them closely on all ongoing initiatives and projects of an Administrative and Finance nature;

• Ensuring the Fund/Asset Manager fully complies with their obligations under the Fund/Asset Management Agreement and that there are no material breaches;

• Track the external audit globally, Capital Call process and ensure that financial accounting /reporting requirements are compliant with the regulations;

• Support and improve an efficient financial control and reporting environment for the funds;

• Review Fund Level Business Plans and ensure they comply with board regulations;

• Assist in ensuring that there is an up-to-date and approved investment and debt strategy for the Fund at all times. Ensure the fund is in line with approved investment and debt structure;

• Support the Quarterly Fund Reports and ensure that they contain all relevant information and are prepared to the highest quality and within the projected timescale;

• Support the issuing of Short and Long Form Reports;

• Proactively contribute to the company’s London property business;

• Help maintain the company’s credibility as a continental European Property Operational Platform for the company;

• Generating an enhanced image of the company with clients and within the group;

• Provide pro active input to get the company’s Property Operation Team Luxembourg to be ready to support the company on a global basis;

• Support the sales team with in/out flow analysis.

Your Profile

• Finance Degree or equivalent;

• At least two years working experience in financial services (in the Real Estate Fund Industry in Luxembourg is a plus);

• Property, finance, investment and/or asset management skills;

• Analytical, problem solving , business analysis skills;

• Knowledge of the principal European property investment markets;

• Good understanding and ability to interpret financing agreements, financial statements and cash flow models;

• An understanding of European property debt structures and the draw-down process;

• An understanding of the different European indirect property vehicle structures, including rules and regulations governing those vehicles;

• Track record of innovative thinking, execution of ideas into reality and project management experiences;

• Excellent Communication Skills;

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;

• Fluency in at least one European language in addition to English;

• Affinity to accounts and numbers;

• Preferably knowledge in Real estate accounting, consolidation, audit and financial statements;

• Preferably some experience in including hands on investment acquisitions and disposals;

• Experience of working with joint venture partners, portfolio managers, auditors and 3rd parties at a high level;

• Experience in management situations / track record building;

• Experience to cope under pressure;

• Able to demonstrate creative/innovative thinking;

• Given the division of the role between a number of funds, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to juggle a number of competing demands on their time;

• Should have good experiences with property accounts and IFRS.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on +352/248761 or Luxembourg@ergon.lu. for more vacancies matching your profile.

Do also visit our website www.ergon.lu