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Accountant (Ref.AFL137) – CLOSED

Falkerin™ Recruitment specializes in Legal & Compliance, Accountancy & Finance as well as Banking and Operational Services recruitment. We are also often mandated to assist in recruiting for Business Support roles such as HR, Personal Assistant, Receptionist or Administrative Officer positions. We work with leading financial institutions in Luxembourg. Our clients’ portfolio include major Service Providers, leading Fiduciaries, Management Companies, Real Estate Investments and global Private Equity Houses.

Please see below job description and if you believe you have relevant experience and would like to be considered for the post please send us your CV in English by clicking on the below APPLY button.

Alternatively you can send us your profile to financejobs@falkerin.lu. Please make sure to include job Reference#.

Work place: Luxembourg
(Ref.AFL137)

Responsibilities:

  • Source documents annotated appropriately
  • Bookkeeping simple transactions on SAGE BOB 50
  • Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements under the supervision of the Senior Accountant / Manager
  • Assist with the preparation of interim financial statements under supervision as above
  • Maintenance of the accounting files in hard copy and electronically
  • Assist the other team members as appropriate
  • Prepare payment instructions for online banking systems, with supporting documents for own clients
  • Understand the different requirements/process for payments for high risk clients
  • Maintain schedule of payments required for own clients
  • Monitoring for receipt of funds and proving confirmation
  • Assist with responding to client requests relating to accounting matters
  • Communicate with clients on accounting matters under the guidance of more senior staff
  • Ensure that tasks are completed in the expected timeframe
  • Understand and comply with relevant organizational policies and procedures
  • Supporting the Associate Director to manage risks around the Corporate Services function
  • Understanding what is appropriate and acceptable in relation to AML
  • Deliver the financial reporting requirements (audited and unaudited) for a portfolio of clients
  • Previous exposure to Limited Liability Companies (S.A. and S.à r.l.) or Partnerships (SCS and SCSp)
  • Complex reporting under other GAAPS such as IFRS and USGaap

Requirements:

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent
  • ACCA/ACA part qualified
  • Studying for or a willingness to study for ACCA/ICAEW/ or other equivalent professional qualification
  • Some bookkeeping experience
  • Some prior experience in producing financial statements to LUXGAAP or other appropriate standard for a range of entities
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • An awareness and understanding of current industry legislation and regulation & working practices
  • Working knowledge of LUXGAAP or other appropriate accounting standards
  • Working knowledge of SAGE Bob50
  • Working knowledge of ECDF platforms
  • Working with demanding deadlines
  • Good time management with ability to monitor own workload
  • Adaptable, versatile with ‘Can do’ attitude
  • Team player with enthusiasm to deliver
  • Strong commitment to client service excellence
  • Proactive and disciplined approach to work

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