Senior Corporate Accountant

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Luxembourg

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a role model in promoting and applying the organisation's values and professional standards.
• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all accounting records.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities performed by the accounting team and review key accounting entries.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages for management and Group reporting purposes.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP.
• Coordinate the year-end audit process, including the preparation of audit files and responding to auditor queries.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns, corporate tax returns and other tax-related filings, ensuring compliance with applicable Luxembourg regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee regulatory reporting obligations, including filings to the CSSF, RCS and other relevant authorities, ensuring all submissions are accurate and completed within deadlines.
• Monitor compliance with accounting, corporate and tax regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Perform financial analysis and investigate variances.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and training to junior team members and review the quality of their deliverables.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational accounting matters and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Support the Corporate Finance Manager in enhancing accounting processes, strengthening controls, driving automation initiatives and improving operational efficiency.
• Assist with the implementation of new procedures, systems and process improvement projects.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and Luxembourg corporate tax compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing annual accounts, management reports, and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to review accounting records and financial information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supervising and providing guidance on the work performed by junior team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, enhance controls and drive operational efficiencies.
• Ability to draft and maintain accounting procedures, policies and process documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on and results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in corporate accounting. 
• Prior experience with a fund service provider would be considered an asset.

• Fluent in English (knowledge of French and German is an advantage).