At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on onething delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partneringclosely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying thesolution or solutions that can meet the challenge.

Over 12,000 employeesworking in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investmentsolutions for our clients in more than 160 countries.

For more than 70 yearsour success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence ofour people, and we are looking for a Financial Reporting Consultant to join ourFranklin Real Asset Advisors team in Luxembourg.

What is Franklin Real AssetAdvisors?

Franklin Real Asset Advisors (FRAA) is a dedicated platformwithin Franklin Templeton Alternatives specializing in global real estate andinfrastructure investments.

Established in 1984, they manage a range of privateequity real estate investments. The investment team constantly screens forattractive investment opportunities utilizing Franklin Templeton’s globalpresence and network of real estate partners.

FT Alternatives’ operationalheadquarters are based in Boston and support the FRAA investment teams in NewYork and London.

Whatwill this role entail?

FRAAis seeking to hire a Financial Reporting Consultant specialized in IFRS anddirect real estate investment structures to round out the accounting andoperations team.

This includescoordinating the financials, audit, property transactions and cash flowrequirements. Role specific initiatives will be focused on supervisingstatutory and regulatory reporting, with a priority on the direct real estateplatform.

The ideal candidate will havea strong IFRS / accounting background, be able to direct and conduct a variety offinancial reporting activities for real estate and have a good understanding ofLuxembourg regulatory requirements.

Whatare the primary responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Consultant?

Own the quarterly financial statements and NAVunder IFRS, Lux, U.S. and other local GAAP requirements

Oversee the property and company level auditsas well as any local regulatory reporting

Work closely with dedicated third-partyadministrators, auditors, and asset managers

Provision financial information to internalclients, applicable regulatory reporting (CSSF, AIFMD), quarterly boardpresentations and investor reporting

Whatare additional responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Consultant ?

Review property and asset manager reporting tomonitor transactions and budgets

Provide assistance on the day to day cashmanagement process

Develop and maintain strong relationships withthe investment team, FT Managing Shareholders, ManCos, Depositary, Admin, andall external service providers : tax, legal, property managers, localaccountants, etc.

Help lead fund accounting and operations byrecommending best practices, documenting procedures, and managing audit, riskand compliance reviews.

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

4-7+ years of accounting or audit experienceworking for a Big 4 on direct real estate funds and investments in Europe

Motivated, self-starter with strong analytical skills,and an ability to grasp new concepts quickly while prioritizing to meetdeadlines in a highly demanding environment

Strong understanding of the mechanics andfundamentals of real estate private equity (financial reporting, capital calls,distributions, cash management, debt servicing, etc)

Demonstrated ability to manage, improve andlead daily processes, reporting and a willingness to be an active team player

Experience with data analytics applicable fordirect real estate and accounting systems (MRI, Yardi, others)

Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsrequired

ACCA or similar accounting qualification

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

In addition tothe dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive toensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to youin recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

We believethat being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporatecitizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer ofchoice, managing our environmental impact, and .

An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our , and is an important element of how we achieve success.

We are also committed to your learning and development with resourcesfocused around Experience, Exposure, andEducation, to help you achieve your professional development goals.

Takesome time to, and see what it means to say, .

Franklin Templeton values in its workforce and welcomes employees fromdifferent backgrounds, generations, capabilities, cultural identification,sexual orientations, and gender expression, in addition to other attributesthat contribute to a truly diverse and inclusive community.

Job Function

Accounting / Finance / Tax

Primary Location

Luxembourg-Luxembourg-Luxembourg

Full-time