Senior Accountant

Accounting

• Maintaining operational accounting across the key ledgers;
• Supporting the monthly closing and reporting processes;
• Ensuring financial information is reported, reconciled and maintained in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures;
• Advising and educating the local accountants on a variety of finance related matters;
• Becoming a key user in keeping customized ERP reports correct and updated;
• Preparing interim and statutory accounts (Lux GAAP, IFRS knowledge is considered as an asset);
• Creating amortization and interest schedules;
• Coordinating accounting projects.

Corporate Projects

• Delivering financial information (e.g. interim annual accounts, etc.) to tax and legal;
• Liaising and cooperating with external consultants;
• Coordinating process flows;
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation;
• Preparing board meetings;
• Following up on compliance processes;
• Maintain corporate compliance tools.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Finance Manager as appropriate;
• Monthly and annual VAT filings. Including compliance with local VAT regulations in relation to output and input purchase VAT recovery;
• Review and manage IC reconciliations;
• Ensure adequate documentation of local processes and procedures are in place and maintained;
• Close cooperation with the in-house tax team for all tax compliance matters relating to the local Luxembourg legal entities.

• Preferably Bachelor or Master in Accounting;
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the operating business, fiduciary or domiciliation environment in Luxembourg is expected
• Financial Services experience and LUX GAAP experience will be considered as a plus
• Fluency in English is a pre-requisite (written and verbal skills), French and German will be considered as an asset
• Willingness and consistency to work towards a related professional qualification
• Eligibility to work in Luxembourg
• Creativity and good problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
• Adherence to standard accounting principles and company procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team but also on your own when required
• No 9-5 mentality
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm to face new challenges and learn new skills
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel if required (< 4%)