Falkerin™ Recruitment specializes in Legal & Compliance, Accountancy & Finance as well as Banking and Operational Services recruitment. We are also often mandated to assist in recruiting for Business Support roles such as HR, Personal Assistant, Receptionist or Administrative Officer positions. We work with leading financial institutions in Luxembourg. Our clients’ portfolio include major Service Providers, leading Fiduciaries, Management Companies, Real Estate Investments and global Private Equity Houses.

Please see below job description and if you believe you have relevant experience and would like to be considered for the post please send us your CV in English directly to financejobs@falkerin.lu or by clicking on the below APPLY button. Please make sure to include Reference# of the position in question.

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Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the efficiency and output of the Client Accounting and Valuations
• Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial
• Manage the engagement profitability of all team clients
• Take responsibility for the overall quality and service levels of team
• Contribute to business ad-hoc projects as required
• Ensure financial statements prepared are in line with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Compile a full file of working papers for all financial statements prepared
• Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
• Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client
• Responsible for the regular and any ad-hoc reporting of client accounting matters
• Planning and organizing own client portfolio and team time planning
• Review current workload and resources
• Deliver and present internal short courses and training sessions
• Coach team in relation to client activities and procedures
• Coach team in relation to time management and prioritization skills Time Management
• Plan and prioritize own and team workflow
• Deal with matters in a timely manner Compliance and Risk Management
• Understands and complies with relevant organizational policies and procedures
• Support the Senior Manager and Director to manage risks around the Accounting function
• Understanding what is appropriate and acceptable in relation to AML Client relationship management
• Liaise with clients and external contacts to obtain and provide required information
• Prepare Net Asset Values
• Monitor profitability and recoverability of engagements
• Ensure that functions are carried out in accordance with agreed fee levels
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
• Assist with fee quotes for potential clients
• Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• At least 6 years of professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role
• DTRack record of producing financial statements for a variety of corporate entities within various jurisdictions
• Experience in producing financial statements to LUX GAAP or IFRS
• Experience of developing and coaching others
• Comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of the industry, accounting legislation and regulation
• Detailed knowledge of LUX GAAP or IFRS
• Persuading and influencing with ability to manage and motivate a team of accountants
• Leadership, motivation and delegation skills
• Ability to deal with complex accounting matters and manage client service levels with the team
• Ability to manage and resolve difficult client matters
• Decision making with conflicting and demanding deadlines
• Building and creating a sense of team spirit and loyalty
• Ability to communicate effectively on finance matters at Board level
• Oversee accounting projects
• Accountability with technical excellence
• Strategic thinker
• Role model with strong commitment to client service excellence
• Proactive and disciplined approach to work
• Progressive and takes responsibility for self-development and that of others
• Results driven
• Desire to promote company’s policy of equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace
• Creating a working environment based on fairness, respect and positivity