Job Description

Management Accountant  

Anderson Wise is excited to assist its client, a successful Private Equity firm based in Luxembourg.

We are seeking a driven and dedicated individual to join their Finance team and be assigned to the accounting, financial control and administration of the Management Companies / Advisory Entities of the group.

The role requires the individual to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously across a variety of entities and outsourced service providers.

You will be part of a small team and have a pro-active attitude to problem solving and coming up with solutions as part of own professional development. The position is to be based in Luxembourg and may require travels to London or other location as business may demand.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting and Treasury

• Responsible for maintaining and assume ownership of the group’s bookkeeping for multiple advisory companies across 4/5 European countries.
• Provide timely and accurate management accounts. Prepare consolidation (non-statutory) reporting for monthly, quarterly and annual results including oversight of implementation of Transfer Pricing mechanism.
  • Variance analysis, data modelling and cost reporting to COO and the senior management
  • Business analytics and controls of accurate accounting records and system integrity for consolidation
  • Translate financial and accounting data into meaningful Management Information (MI)

• Robust reporting of costs and key performance measurements.
• Balance sheet substantiation, close monitoring of debtors, creditors, accruals and cash flow position at group and entity level.

• Treasury functions including management of purchase/vendors ledger
• Working collaboratively with the local providers and administrators, ensuring they are informed of all significant matters on a day-to-day operations.
• Assisting in preparation of annual budget and forecasts.
• Preparation of invoices and cash settlements.

Statutory, Tax and Regulatory

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts of advisory companies under Lux GAAPs
• Review annual statutory accounts prepared by external service providers across 4 European countries and manage the audit process where applicable.
• Overview VAT considerations, payments and filing liaising with external service providers as required.
• Oversee the monthly payroll prepared by the local service providers and review monthly payroll accounting entries.
• Coordinate with local tax advisors to ensure preparation of tax returns. Review of the tax returns and coordination with local tax advisors to ensure proper filing of tax returns.
• Support the Finance and Operation teams in the evolution of the Finance function such as implementation of new ERP system, ensuring local providers adhere with the reporting parameters. Integration of appropriate IT solutions across the business.

 Your profile

• Degree in accounting/finance/economics (ACCA or equivalent certification would be a strong asset)
• From 2-3 years of professional experience within management accounting, controlling or accounting   in Luxembourg

• Experience in data-management

• Basic understanding of tax and payroll would be advantage but not essential
• Solid experience and confidence in Excel functions and dynamic links (e.g. pivot table, formulas etc..).

• Strong commitment and ability to meet deadlines.
• Have strong planning and organizing skills, pro-activeness, flexibility, multi-tasking
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills and intellectual curiosity.

• Fluent in English language. French, Italian, Spanish, or German languages are a plus.
• Proactive team player, self-motivated to meet deadlines and manage tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Valeire Potier valerie.potier@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.  

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