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AXA Investment Managers

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Paris

AI generated summary

  • You need a Business Administration degree, 2-3 years in audit/financial control, real estate experience, strong English skills, advanced Excel, and strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • You will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage accounting for investment vehicles, coordinate external providers, oversee budgeting, monitor performance, and contribute to investment projects.

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration
  • 2/3 year's experience in audit, financial control
  • Experience in Real estate, asset management is desirable.
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills
  • Good computer skills, especially advanced Excel
  • Team player
  • Proactive, enthusiastic and result oriented.
  • Strong cross-cultural management skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Very good analytical skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Rigorous, self-motivated, and autonomous

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of productions of external service providers (Corporate Managers, Corporate secretary, Property Managers and Tax Advisors)
  • Preparation and coordination of quarterly reporting closing and fund reporting including investor and regulatory reports (annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly reporting, incl. regulatory reporting) and ad-hoc external and internal reports (i.e. Management Board or Supervisory Board)
  • Managing all the accounting, reporting, financial, tax aspects and governance aspects of all the investment vehicles in scope (Regulated and not Regulated - typically Funds, SCICAV, SPVs)
  • Coordination of the providers (corporate manager and tax advisor, property manager, auditors, corporate secretary, banks, depo banks, legal, compliance and risk manager)
  • Coordination of budgeting process
  • Monitor performance (variance actual vs budget, asset performance, capex monitoring, rent arrears etc.)
  • Contribution in acquisition/disposal, financing/hedging and structuring of investments
  • Contribution in transversal projects if requested and perform other tasks and projects as assigned from time to time.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Financial Controller at AXA IM?

The primary responsibility of the Financial Controller is to manage financial, tax, reporting, and governance aspects of the investments in scope, while also contributing to investment/disinvestment phases, financing/hedging, and structuring of the investments.

Where is the Financial Controller position located?

The Financial Controller position is located in La Defense, Paris, and operates in a hybrid format.

What qualifications are required for the Financial Controller role?

A degree in Business Administration and 2-3 years of experience in audit or financial control are required. Experience in real estate and asset management is desirable.

What skills are necessary for the Financial Controller position?

Necessary skills include excellent oral and written communication skills in English, advanced Excel proficiency, strong analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to work proactively and autonomously.

Will the Financial Controller be involved in regulatory reporting?

Yes, the Financial Controller will be involved in the preparation and coordination of regulatory reports including annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc internal reports.

Is teamwork important in this role?

Yes, being a team player is essential as the role involves liaising with various parties both within and outside the organization.

What kind of projects might the Financial Controller contribute to?

The Financial Controller may contribute to transversal projects as requested and perform other tasks and projects assigned from time to time.

Does AXA IM provide opportunities for professional development?

Yes, AXA IM is committed to the development of its employees through dynamic internal mobility and a wide range of personalized training pathways.

Is there an emphasis on inclusion and diversity at AXA IM?

Yes, AXA IM actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

How does AXA IM contribute to environmental sustainability?

AXA IM participates in sustainability initiatives and responsibility toward societal and environmental causes, including their commitment to plant a tree for each new employee as part of this effort.

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Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our ambition is to be a leading responsible asset manager. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper and secure a sustainable future for the planet. It is in our DNA and unites everyone across the company. We are a responsible investor We have already seen signs that the global economy is starting to move to a more sustainable and equitable model over the next decade, and we will take an active role in powering that transition. We are a responsible business As a committed active investor we are led by our conviction. With fundamental research at the core of our process, our global team seek out and develop the most efficient and robust sources of performance across our strategies. We know that with conviction, we can advance and best serve the interests of our clients. We are a responsible employer Being responsible is in our DNA as a firm and is central to our ethos as an employer. It is embedded in how we grow and protect our people. It unites our team, from our leaders, to our growing number of specialists, to the newest members of our teams. We are part of the AXA Group Our heritage within AXA Group, a recognised innovator, has hard-wired our business for continual improvement. As our most demanding and challenging client, they help us to achieve excellence. Our relationship with our parent company also means protection and stability are part of our heritage.

Benefits

  • Fixed Remuneration,

  • Discretionary Variable Remuneration,

  • Attractive Local and Global Benefit Programmes

  • Learning and Career Development Opportunities.