Auditor/ Accountant (part-time- 0.5 FTE per each region)

Region: Portugal, Spain, France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy

If you speak more than one of the required languages, the job can be full time covering 2 regions.

About the company

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organisations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.
Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.
Join us at www.iwgplc.com

Job Purpose

We are looking for part-time auditors to help us with auditing and seeking refunds from Landlords for IWG around Europe ( Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, and the Netherlands). You will encounter a high degree of flexibility on structuring your work life. You will follow established departmental procedures, recommending improvements or enhancements to further increase savings. Works with Real Estate, Rent Accounting, and Centre personnel to obtain necessary lease/building specific information to complete audit. Interact directly with Landlords, requesting documentation and assertively seeking refunds for any overcharges while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for lease and property service charge audits in the country.
• Oversee 3rd party auditors in the region.
• Receive Landlord operating expense invoices, compare against lease documents, accounting reports and centre-provided information. Document errors & work to resolve directly with Landlord?s representative
• Works in accounting system to retrieve necessary documentation for audit including finance reporting
• Perform audit within audit window, including daily/weekly communication with Landlords, phone calls/conference calls, e-mails and written correspondence
• Assists with the implementation and development of new audit programs
• Uses good interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on persuasiveness and negotiations to collect data/claims
• Works on multiple audit claims simultaneously, prioritize, follow-up and bring projects to conclusion

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with real estate leases, able to interpret legal lease language
• Experience in auditing property service charge/operating expense reconciliations
• You must speak fluent English + any of the following languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical skills
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and ManagePath a plus
• Proactive and passionate about quality, honesty, and work with a determination to succeed