Senior Accountant (m|f|x) Munich

We are a leading global investment firm and aim to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance and enable them to maximize their impact on the world.  Working alongside its early clients, Cambridge Associates pioneered the strategy of high-equity orientation and broad diversification, which since its inception in the 1980s has been a primary driver of performance for institutional investors. Today, we deliver a range of portfolio management services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, investment staff extension, and asset class mandates. Cambridge Associates maintains offices in major financial centers across the globe, with headquarters in Boston, MA.

Working with some of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors, we bring a deep knowledge of portfolio management best practices to the clients we serve, and select our colleagues with great attention to their potential to become a valuable member of a collaborative, intelligent and hard-working team.

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a global investment firm with 50+years of institutional investing experience. Since our founding in 1973, we have been a market leader in building diversified investment portfolios for endowments, foundations, private clients, pension plans, healthcare systems, and other institutional investors, all in pursuit of outperformance and making positive, real-world impact. With 11 offices and more than 1.400 employees around the globe and a world-class network of managers, we offer the scale, resources, and networks of a global firm, coupled with the trust, independence, and personal attention of a boutique firm. Our Munich office has been opened in 2020, here we provide services to our European clients and support them in portfolio management and consulting. Recently CA expanded its presence in Europe and also in Middle East.

As our international business is growing, we are seeking a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager to support our global Finance function and Finance director at our Munich office with accounting, internal and external reporting as well as participate in various projects to drive improvements and efficiency.

Tasks

• Manage the accounting processes and all aspects of the general ledger process, including monthly closings, account reconciliations and analytics, in accordance with Group and local deadlines.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and regulatory reports for CA GmbH in compliance with German GAAP and other applicable investment firm regulations.
• Support in maintaining accounting processes and financial reporting with DIFC (Dubai) and Swiss entities of the CA Group.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results to ensure accounting compliance and accuracy, as well as document variances and explanations. 
• Work in partnership with Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”), Tax, Treasury and Operations teams on day-to-day basis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with external bookkeepers on the preparation of monthly accounting reports for local GAAP, regulatory filings as well as annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with Tax team on Value-Added Tax (“VAT”) returns and support in filing of annual income tax returns, as well as support audits and inquiries of tax authorities.
• Support in coordination of external audits to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all data requests and ensure total compliance, working in collaboration with global colleagues and external staff.
• Maintain all current policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement identified process improvements.
• Support in maintaining outsourcing controlling of accounting and financial reporting activities performed by CA and external bookkeepers, such as maintaining descriptions of outsourced activities and reviewing results of providers. 
• Complete special reporting and analysis projects, as needed.
• Operate with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Must be fluent in German and English.
• 4+ years of combined public accounting, industry experience with progressive responsibilities. Big four experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional designation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of German GAAP and familiarity with IFRS, US GAAP.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and reporting processes in DIFC and Switzerland is a plus.
• nvestment management firm and related regulatory environment experience is a plus.
• DATEV and Oracle knowledge is a plus.
• Possess a high level of attention to details and strong analytical skills.
• Motivated, looking for professional development and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage several projects, prioritize as necessary.
• Able to interact with and build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization, focusing on collaboration to achieve results.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, capable of effective messaging to various audiences clearly and succinctly.

Application

Cambridge Associates is an equal opportunity employer.  Diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We are committed to fostering an environment where individual perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences make the firm a great place to work, and result in a more satisfying client experience.

Employees of Cambridge Associates GmbH or an affiliated firm, are prohibited from employment or other association with any company, organization, business, or other entity that is involved in any way with the securities or financial services industry except for those entities that are directly affiliated with Cambridge Associates GmbH.

Employees are prohibited from acting as a Trustee or Director of, or accepting a similar position of responsibility with, any entity that is a client of or directly affiliated with a client of Cambridge Associates, GmbH or any of its affiliated companies without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, GmbH.

Employees are prohibited from serving on the investment or finance committee of any company or organization with investable funds, or likely to develop investable funds, without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, GmbH.

If applying for the role, you need to inform the Recruiter if there are any potential conflicts with the above.

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Contact

Location

Prannerstraße 6, D-München 80333