Financial Accountant

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to our client, a dynamic and internationally-focused company for their finance team in Luxembourg, on a 6-month temporary contract basis. 

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers extensive HR solutions through one unique brand. We are specialised in the employment of middle and top management and highly qualified professionals in contracting, temporary and permanent placement. At LHH Recruitment Solutions, we believe in talent, not labels, and embrace diversity and promote more inclusive employment to our clients and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and own the integrity of the financial records of the legal entities

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end closing of the accounting records

• Responsible for the internal reporting to head office and to the local offices

• In charge of external reporting to the regulators and Government authorities

• Responsible for applying the Group Financial Control framework, performing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring procedure documentation is up to date

• Responsible for supporting Group Tax tax in meeting Tax compliance by country / entity

• Provide the business with finance data and analysis to support business decision making

• Act as the liaison point for all third-party matters (auditors, tax consultants, business stakeholders etc.)

• Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements

Your profile:

• First work experience in accounting, finance or auditing (local GAAP, IFRS)

• Strong Excel knowledge is a requirement

• Experience in the use of a corporate accounting system (e.g. ORACLE, SAP)

• Fluent in English and French. Any other European languages would be an advantage

• Focused on quality and timely delivery

• Demonstrating integrity and accountability

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Strong analytical skills with high affinity with numbers

• Well organised

• Providing timely, accurate and business relevant financial commentary and business decision support

• Ability to work in a matrix structure

• Ability to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds / nationalities

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help 

• A good understanding of tax compliance issues (international VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) is an advantage 

• Experience in the asset management business is an advantage

• Willing to travel occasionally 

• Focused on quality and timely delivery

• Demonstrating integrity and accountability

• Strong analytical skills with high affinity with numbers

• Well organised

• Ability to work in a matrix structure

• Ability to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds

• A good understanding of business situations and complex structures

To include yourself in this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact Muriel Mercier as soon as possible

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