Client Accountant – Luxembourg

Role summary

The Client Accountant will focus on some of our key clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing global operational department within a vibrant company focused on growth and quality of service. You will have the chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects that will enhance your skills and knowledge. You will also enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

​Key Responsibilities

Communication and Relationships:

• Maintain a strong relationship with the client and understand the client’s structures and needs;
• Maintain a strong relationship with internal teams;
• Liaise and interact with clients, other offices and client advisors, in order to prepare the financial statements.

​Bookkeeping and reporting:

• Responsible for the bookkeeping for various Luxembourg companies;
• Prepare the annual financial statements, interim accounts or financial reports;
• Prepare the supporting packs for the bookkeeping for various Luxembourg companies;
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end closings;
• Support the audit of financial statements and facilitate communication with auditors during the annual audit (where required);
• Arrange filings with eCDF and MyGuichet;
• Review service provider-prepared accounts;
• Implement and follow financial procedures and controls as set out by Group Policy and client specific procedures. Recommend enhancements to systems and procedures;
• Support the preparation and submission of WHT forms (where required);
• Support the preparation of VAT / CIT returns (where required);
• Support FATCA and CRS reporting;
• Prepare monthly/urgent payments and maintain expenses report (where required), and evaluate cash balances and determine funding requirements.

​​Administrative:

• Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance, (ACCA-qualified or part qualified would be a distinct advantage);
• Sound knowledge of Fund Accounting and Fund Structures with experienced in bookkeeping through to investor reporting is advantageous;
• Good knowledge of LuxGaap (IFRS, Consolidation and/or USGaap is advantageous);
• Proficient in using accounting system (BOB50, NAVOne and Allvue experience is advantageous);
• 3 years of experience with a professional services firm;
• Good communication and organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines;
• Proactive with a client service orientated attitude;
• Ability for multiple tasks requested at the same time and set priorities;
• Ability to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team.