Financial Assistant / Admin Assistant

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Job Description Summary

Are you an administrative professional with experience in office or financial operations, and looking to continue learning and developing your career in this field? In this role, you will support key financial and administrative processes, working closely with experienced colleagues and contributing to the successful delivery of services across our diverse client portfolio. If you are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to grow within the real estate finance sector, this position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Job Title

Financial Assistant / Admin Assistant

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all lease administration / financial duties, including AP/AR.
• Ensure compliance with financial property management policies and procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental directives.
• Preparation of operating and capital budgets, track variances, perform year‑end reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process.
• Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software.
• Maintain interface with third‑party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Participate in financial and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between accountants and property management team members to achieve client goals and objectives.
• Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, clients and third‑party entities.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written; Portuguese/English)
• Excellent Problem Solving, Analytical and Mathematical skills.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Time Management Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus (internal and external).
• Financial Acumen.

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related discipline.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of real estate financial management, admin or related financial experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and deliver.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Yardi would be a plus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment in the greater Lisbon area. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, videoconference and phones.

Benefits

• Work tools: laptop and mobile phone.
• Health insurance.
• Holidays/working hours: we have extra days to celebrate special dates.
• Casual dress code.
• Possibility to work partially from home.
• We have a fun team.

Note: subject to regular reviews.

If you are passionate about financial management in a multinational environment, this is your role. You will be working alongside an experienced team who delivers services across our diverse client portfolio, helping them to achieve their short and long‑term goals.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

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