Senior Accountant - start up
Job Description
Our client is expanding its London presence into Luxembourg.
You will be part of the initial team in Luxembourg, responsible for managing the financial elements of various Luxembourg holding companies. You will have the opportunity to develop and draft processes and put together a financial reporting framework to report on the entities.
As this is a startup function responsibilities are subject to change, but can include:
• Maintain the accounts of a portfolio of holding companies, preparing annual accounts, bookkeeping and supporting consolidation where necessary
• Lead the reporting requirements and cash management
• Preparation of various tax declarations VAT, CIT etc.)
• Support and collaborate with the London Office and other stakeholders
• Daily management of files (correspondence, payments, invoicing, etc.)
• Interactions with various internal and external stakeholders and service providers (banks, auditors, etc.)
Candidate Requirements
• University degree in accounting or business management
• 8+ years of accounting and reporting experience for alternative investment structures (holding companies [SPVs], or financing companies) is needed
• There is a strong preference for accounting knowledge of hold co.s with real assets
• Confidence and the ability to lead the finance & accounting function autonomously initially
• 5+ years working in Luxembourg is essential
• Fluent English
• Team orientated, able to work in an unstructured environment, willing to get involved from A-Z
• Be adaptable and flexible - this is a start-up after all!