Client Accountant

Role summary

​This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team 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 clients and understand the clients’ structures and needs;
• Maintain a strong relationship with internal teams and departments;
• ​Liaise and interact with clients, client advisors, and connected parties in order to prepare ​relevant reporting packs and 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;
• 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 simple tax forms (where required);
• Support the preparation of VAT / CIT returns (where required);
• Support FATCA and CRS reporting;
• Prepare monthly/ad-hoc payment runs and maintain expense reports (where required), and evaluate cash balances and determine funding requirements.
• Related administrative tasks.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• ​Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance, (ACCA-qualified or part qualified would be a distinct advantage);
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles with (experience in investor reporting is advantageous);
• Good knowledge of LuxGAAP (IFRS, Consolidation and/or USGAAP is advantageous);
• Proficient in using accounting system (NAVOne and/or Allvue experience is advantageous)
• 3 years of experience as an accountant with a professional services firm;
• Good communication and organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines;
• Proactive with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service;
• Team player;
• Ability to solve problems and work independently, and as a member of a team.