Job Title

Cost Control Senior Specialist

Job Description Summary

Validate and control all invoices and document all potential subtenant recharges relating to the operational costs of the properties occupied by Cushman & Wakefield's GOS clients in order to enable them to realize the maximum operational cost saving and prevent any additional funding or penalty cost.

Job Description

Other professional qualifications required for filling the position:

BSC/MSC degree is required or can be exchanged with relevant real estate operation experience in international environmentFinance/economics degree is an advantage3 years relevant work experience is requiredFinance processing or real estate operation experience in international environment is an advantage

Foreign language skills required for filling the position:

English language upper intermediateKnowledge of any other European language is an advantage

Required skills for filling the position:

Excellent IT literacyClient technology platform SMEUpper intermediate MS OfficeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsExcellent analytical skillsAble to work independently and in a teamIncredibly strong work ethicFlexibility during times of changeAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentProactive, enthusiastic and willing to learnIndependent mindset and willing to make responsible decisionsHigh emotional intelligence

Responsibilities of the jobholder:

Enable the PSC and its Portfolio Administration Lease Finance Team to meet defined performance targets in relation to invoice review, authorization, and all aspects of Cost Control or any other Lease Finance activity as requiredSupports the junior resource working on the processes and responsible for stabilizing and improving the Cost Control processes with focus on invoice review, authorization, reconciliations, tenant recharges and reporting activities. Ensures that property expenditure reviewed and authorized on behalf of clients are correctly stated in the appropriate records, reconciliations, tenant recharges and reporting activities are actioned on time with the appropriate quality.

Regular tasks:

Daily and other BAU tasks to deliver

Day to day identification of quality issues and risks and escalation of such issuesEstablish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with external and internal clients, colleagues and managementCarry out and validate service charge and other cost reconciliationsMinimise invoice volumes awaiting approval or being queried and minimise approval/query resolution timesLiaising with suppliers, managing agents and other 3rd parties to obtain legal documentation in relation to invoice queriesRegular reporting on property expendituresCreditor and/or debtor account reconciliationsCarry out and validate appropriate tenant recharge calculations on time and in line with supporting legal documentationValidating invoice header details and review, code and authorize and give final approval on invoices for paymentInvestigating and resolving invoice queriesTo provide advice / support to other team members to enable and ensure their contribution to outputs and adherence to proceduresPreparation and calculation of finance amendments to tenant/landlord accountsEnsuring client requirements and Cushman & Wakefield quality procedures are followedCollaboration with other departments (Data, AP, AR, Account Management)Supporting the maintenance of BAU process documentsCost Control query managementSupporting the team's back up structureInternal and external audit supportAd hoc reporting upon requestAssist in preparing monthly / quarterly reports & KPI reports (multiple clients)Support, coach and participate in developing analyst and specialist colleagues

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”