Job TitleCost Control SpecialistJob Description SummaryCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 53,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory. 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 DescriptionOther 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 advantage2 years relevant work experience requiredFinance processing experience in international environment is an advantageForeign language skills required for filling the position:English language upper intermediateKnowledge of any other European language is an advantageRequired skills for filling the position:Strong IT literacyIntermediate MS OfficeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsExcellent analytical skillsAble to work independently and in a teamStrong work ethicFlexibility during times of changeAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentProactive, enthusiastic and willing to learnResponsibilities 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 activitiesRegular tasks:Daily and other BAU tasks to deliverDay 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 times in the P2P systemLiaising with suppliers, managing agents and other 3rd parties to obtain legal documentation in relation to invoice queriesRegular reporting on property expendituresCarry 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 creditor accountsEnsuring client requirements and Cushman & Wakefield quality procedures are followedCollaboration with other departments (Data, AP, AR, Estate/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 colleagues Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”