Role
Urban Partners is a unique and dedicated company and a place where people truly work together as a team, valuing each other’s differences and the importance of each team member. In this role you will be part of our Swedish fund controlling team working with many aspects of controlling, including cost, business and financial controlling. Tasks include budgeting, forecasting, local GAAP and IFRS accounting, reporting, tax declaration, audit documentation and liquidity management. You will be part of the controlling team for a portfolio of Swedish real estate investments and work closely with the Investment Managers and Asset Managers.
You will directly report to Jesper Widfeldt who is part Nordic Strategies Fund VI controlling team.
Key responsibilities
- Controlling of a portfolio of Swedish real estate investments (standing assets, development projects, joint ventures etc.) including liquidity management, covenant reporting, cost controlling, regulatory filings (CIT, VAT, Annual accounts), support on legal documentation and depositary coordination for new investments, audit support etc.
- Financial controlling of quarterly and annual reporting according to relevant GAAPs
- Responding to ad hoc reporting requests and continual communication with the Investment and Asset Managers
- Support a culture of continuous improvement to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and service scope of the Fund Finance team
Your experience and skills
As an ideal candidate, you have a relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience e.g. from BIG4 audit. It is an advantage if you have experience from a similar position in an international environment e.g. with real estate controlling.
In addition, we hope you possess:
- A process- and detailed-oriented approach
- Experience in relationship management and client service
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and truly international environment while consistently performing timely with high quality
- Have technical accounting skills (knowledge of Local GAAP and IFRS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to conceptualize and think strategically and deliver effectively
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as strong skills as a consensus builder to develop relationships and obtain buy-in and commitment
- Excellent English skills
What we offer
- Make a difference by helping create urban spaces and places that enrich people’s lives in the most sustainable way
- Lead the industry with an innovator that is pioneering new approaches while raising standards and inspiring the industry
- Learn and grow as part of a powerhouse of brilliant people where teamwork, feedback, and different ways of thinking are at the core
- Be your whole self in a purpose-driven culture with a strong sense of belonging, based on trust, celebration, and caring for each other
You will be offered a role driving some of Urban Partners key financial processes with many internal and external stakeholders. Developing practices for a growing and complex company will offer you opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your skills, and you will be supported by experienced and helpful colleagues. You will get to join our international atmosphere, as well as many joint team activities and social gatherings.
Join us
If you can see yourself in the mentioned, please apply by sending us your CV and cover letter using our recruitment system. We would like to receive your application as soon as possible and at latest April 29th.
If you have any questions, please contact Jesper Widfeldt, Fund Finance Sweden at [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!