Senior Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Vistra. Luxembourg.
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What you'll do
- Handle bookkeeping and prepare financial statements for a portfolio of Luxembourg companies
- Help close the books monthly, quarterly and at year end, and prepare interim accounts when clients need them
- Coordinate with clients, other offices and advisers to gather what is needed for financial statements
- Assist with audits, tax returns and financial reports under LUX GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS when required
- Guide newer colleagues, review team members’ work and log client hours in the billing system
What you bring
- At least four years with a professional services firm and a university degree in accounting or finance
- Strong knowledge of Lux GAAP; IFRS, consolidation or US GAAP knowledge is an advantage
- You can manage client relationships, meet tight deadlines and work independently as well as with a team
Who this fits
This is a full-time interim role on a twelve-month fixed-term contract, based in Luxembourg with regional coverage. You’ll report to the Financial Manager and coach and review other team members.
From the employer
It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Interim Senior Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Financial Manager, this full-time and interim position is based in Luxembourg and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Funds business and its’ growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the administration, bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements for various Luxembourg companies
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end closings
- Prepare interim accounts on behalf of the client as necessary
- Liaise and interact with clients, other offices and client advisors, in order to prepare the financial statements
- Support the audit of financial statements (where required)
- Support the preparation of VAT / CIT returns (where required)
- Support the preparation of financial reports (LUX GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS) (where required)
- Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set
- Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues
- Coach and review the work of other team members
- Be a buddy for new joiners in the team, in order to train and guide them
Key requirements:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties including lawyers, bankers, tax advisors and notaries
- Be a team player and be supportive towards your colleagues
- Take initiative by proactively following up on daily matters
- Anticipate potential queries and issues. Address these queries in a timely manner by informing the responsible Senior Manager, Accountant and/or Relationship Manager
- Be a role model to less senior colleagues in terms of professionalism and behaviour
- Ensure that client deadlines are met
- Adhere to internal procedures at all times
- Build up an in-depth knowledge of your portfolio of clients, i.e. background, purpose and structure
- Strong Knowledge of LuxGaap, (IFRS, Consolidation and/or USGaap would be an advantage)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with a professional services firm
- Excellent communication and organisational skills in order to meet tight deadlines
- Strong relationship management skills
- Proactive with a client service orientated attitude
- Ability to develop and grow our commercial business activity
- Ability to solve problems, work independently and as a member of a team.
- University degree in Accounting/Finance, (ACCA-qualified or part qualified would be a distinct advantage)
If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
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