Cost Control Analyst

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Job Description Summary

Primary purpose of the job:
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 environment
Finance/economics degree is an advantage
No relevant work experience required
Finance processing experience in international environment is an advantage

Foreign language skills required for filling the position:

English language intermediate
Knowledge of any other European language is an advantage

Required skills for filling the position:

Strong IT literacy
Intermediate MS Office
Very good written and verbal communication skills
Very good problem-solving skills
Very good analytical mindset
Able to work independently and in a team
Strong work ethic
Flexibility during times of change
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn

Responsibilities of the jobholder:

Enable the PSC and its Cost Control 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 required

Regular tasks:

Daily and other BAU tasks to deliver

Day to day identification of quality issues and risks and escalation of such issues
Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with external and internal clients, colleagues and management
Supporting service charge and other cost reconciliations
Minimise invoice volumes awaiting approval or being queried and minimise approval/query resolution times in the P2P system
Liaising with suppliers, managing agents and other 3rd parties to obtain legal documentation in relation to invoice queries
Regular reporting on property expenditures
Support appropriate tenant recharge calculations on time and in line with supporting legal documentation
Validating invoice header details and review, code and authorize invoices for payment
Investigating and resolving invoice queries
To provide advice / support to other team members to enable and ensure their contribution to outputs and adherence to procedures
Support the preparation and calculation of finance amendments to creditor accounts
Ensuring client requirements and Cushman & Wakefield quality procedures are followed
Collaboration with other departments (Data, AP, AR, Estate Management)
Supporting the maintenance of BAU process documents
Cost Control query management
Supporting the team's back up structure
Internal and external audit support

What we can offer:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
The benefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elements
Hybrid work environment
Additional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekend
Great learning and development opportunities
Modern, award-winning office with a view of the Danube
Central location, excellent public transport
Youthful and supportive work environment
A steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”