dws - Real Estate and fixed asset accounting lead - avpDeutsche Bank

Job Description:
DWS is one of the world's leading investment management organisations, offering individuals and institutions traditional and alternative investments across all major asset classes. It is undergoing a period of substantial and exciting change. Following its listing as a public company on the Frankfurt stock exchange in March 2018, DWS is undertaking a significant transformation over the next few years to implement state-of-the-art infrastructure aligned to the needs of an asset manager.
The Chief Finance Office Division of DWS comprises Risk, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Integrated Reporting, Regional CFO teams, Tax, Capital & Liquidity Management, Finance Director teams for the Investment Platform, Coverage and Infrastructure functions and the COO team.
Finance is currently going through a significant transformation which includes the implementation of a new SAP platform. This means that a significant number of operational processes will be automated and standardised globally. This requires the creation of new teams, including the Real Estate and Fixed Asset Accounting Lead, to support these processes which will start small with the initial go live and grow as additional entities are migrated onto the platform over the following 12 months.
What we will offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.
You can expect:
Competitive Salary
Attractive Retirement Benefit
Medical and Life Insurance upon employment
20 days Annual Vacation Leaves
Your key responsibilities:
As this is a new function the initial responsibilities will be:
to learn and understand the processes through training provided by the SAP Implementation partner and handover from existing owners
Participate in User Acceptance testing to ensure that the system performs as expected and is fit for purpose
Completion / updating the KOPs
Participate in completion of Control Framework for processes in scope
Longer term responsibilities
Ongoing management of the processes including the operation of controls including proactive exception resolution
Validating balances and providing explanations on variances to stakeholders including regional & business FDs and FP&A
Ongoing process improvements and working with change team to implement these changes
Maintaining documentation on the process and controls for audit purposes
Providing Control sign off for the Real Estate and Fixed Asset processes
Management and training of new staff as additional entities are migrated onto the SAP platform
Liaison with business areas raising costs including Real Estate including liaison with DB for shared buildings
Hand/off and close working with the Cost accounting and IT projects teams as well as Accounting close
Working with Head of non-compensation costs on policy and accounting treatment
Your skills and experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, or its Business-related equivalents with Accounting courses
Experience in real estate or fixed asset accounting gained from the Financial Services, Audit, BPO or Asset Management industry
Project management and problem solving skills combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills
How we'll support you:
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Coaching and support from experts in your team
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
About us and our teams:
DWS is one of the World's leading global asset managers building on more than 60 years of experience and reputation for excellence in Germany and across the globe. As a stand-alone, publically listed asset manager DWS has come to be recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines including Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management.
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Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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Deutsche Bank

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time