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Senior Corporate Accountant (Ref.AFL102) – 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.AFL102)

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain on-line time allocation system and ensure time sheets are completed by employees on a timely basis
  • Allocation of costs to multiple Funds and other cost centers
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis
  • Prepare annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts
  • Prepare statutory financial statements under Lux GAAP and their reporting under Lux GAAP and IFRS
  • Prepare regular liquidity reports for companies under Management
  • Review supplier payments
  • Implement appropriate accounting policies as agreed with the Controller
  • Liaise with other offices and/or third party service providers regarding information requirements
  • Prepare and submit audit work-papers to auditors (internal and external) within the required time frame
  • Notify auditors of potential audit issues, material transactions which occurred during fiscal year, and any subsequent events
  • Prepare information and promptly answer queries for audits, as needed
  • To ensure that all regulatory (CSSF) / statutory reporting company entities is completed, reviewed and filed on time
  • To review and understand the governing documents of those entities
  • Complete special projects as directed by the Controller
  • Comply with all internal policies and procedures
  • Provide assistance to the Controller and other personnel, as requested
  • Liaise with the legal department regarding creating Luxembourg entities required for company non-Fund related activities
  • Liaise with the tax department regarding financing instruments and structures to be implemented
  • Understand accounting, tax and reporting implications of contracts and other legal documents
  • Ensure all intra-group financing documents required are drafted and executed on a timely basis

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in industry with an international outlook or a public accounting firm
  • Holding company (Soparfi) experience is desirable
  • Real estate experience is preferred although not a strict requirement
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Professional accounting qualification, or part qualification preferred, such as ACCA or CPA
  • Fluent in English and one other European language
  • Ability to read and interpret a variety of manuals, journals, periodicals, abstracts and financial reports
  • Good knowledge Lux GAAP is required
  • Good knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS is desirable
  • Good knowledge of Luxembourg governance related to holding companies
  • Ability to understand complex financial and corporate structures
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent analytical skills

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