About this role
The Senior Corporate Accountant will assist in internal and group accounting activities, reporting, corporate tax compliance, managing relationships with service providers and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a small team.
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
Key Requirements
- 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.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Working Experience
- 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.
Languages
- Fluent in English (knowledge of French and German is an advantage).
