Associate, Investment Controller, Fund Operations (m / f / d)

PATRIZIA is a leading partner for global real assets.

The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success. Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business.

As an Associate in the Fund Operations International team you will be responsible for the effective management of all SPVs (including the Fund vehicle itself).

Your Responsibilities

The Associate will need to have good experience in the following subject matters and work with the support of a Senior Associate / Fund Finance Manager (FFM) on the following areas:

Investment Steering:

• Accounting - to be able to adequately review third party bookkeepers' management accounts and to effectively instruct any changes. To prepare the commercial and GAAP adjustments required for Fund consolidations, cash flows, NAV reconciliations and distributions
• Transaction support - to be able to support the Fund Finance Manager of that fund and the wider Fund Management team on transactions from a Fund perspective, fully understanding the tax structuring and mechanics of transactions, feeding into the SPA where relevant, supporting the buy side or sell side due diligence, managing the completion mechanics, managing funds flows and integrating the acquisition into an existing structure or effectively accounting for a disposal
• Tax compliance - to have a good working knowledge of all types of taxes (direct and indirect), working with tax advisors across a European portfolio and applying tax computations (incl. deferred tax) to the book-keeping, cash flow modelling and reporting of Funds.
• Regulatory compliance - Manage audits, tax declarations and board meetings, organising resolutions and, where regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions are required, ensure that these are fully observed at all times
• Business support - manage the creation and liquidation of SPVs, feed into liquidity management and organising capital injections / repayments. Also support on group revenue matters and manage internal controls compliance

Partner Steering:

• On a day-to-day basis, manage the inputs from third party service provider, mostly local accountants, tax advisors, auditors and property managers. Also, ensure quality and timeliness of reporting
• Upon demand, support the take on process of new service providers in conjunction with the department's bespoke Partner Steering team. Tasks include the management of contracts and the data flow of information into the PATRIZIA systems

What we look for

Target skill set, to be developed with on-the-job training:

• Develop sound working relationships with counterparts in other offices and on other sites, as well as professional associations and consultants.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and standards throughout and implementation of policies and procedures to uphold these.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, ability to work in multi-dimensional teams
• Ability to work beyond pure finance and consider the business as a whole, be strategic and multitask various inputs and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure / to a tight timetable, have attention to detail at all times without losing sight of the bigger picture and must also be an excellent team player
• Strong analytical skills, Excel skills and communication skills

Competencies / qualifications required:

• The job holder will need to be a UK part qualified accountant, ideally with 1-2 years of relevant (Real Estate) experience and group consolidations
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

What we offer

• Competitive and performance oriented remuneration package
• Hybrid working environment and mobile working
• Various skill building and learning opportunities through PATRIZIA Academy, like talent development programs and mentorship
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace (incl. ED&I Committee) in an international environment
• Possibility to participate in different employee resource groups (NextGen, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Female Advance, Parents & Carer Network etc.)
• Health and well-being benefits, like virtual fitness classes and mental health offerings
• Extra paid holidays for social engagement (e.g. for the PATRIZIA Foundation)