Finance Officer – fixed term contract (m/f)

Company description

Job description

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheets and income statements for multiple entities.
• Produce annual financial statements in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP.
• Coordinate annual and interim audits with external auditors.
• Record and review US GAAP journal entries where required.
• Manage monthly closing activities and reconcile local and group ledgers.
• Review and reconcile VAT, payroll taxes, social security, intercompany balances, accruals, and key balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies related to payroll and financial reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual VAT returns in collaboration with the tax team.
• Reconcile payroll reports with accounting records and ERP data.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly regulatory reports to the CSSF.
• Oversee weekly payment runs and ensure timely vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
• Manage corporate credit card administration and monitor compliance with company policies

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA certification preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of financial accounting experience, including working extensively with SAP environments, experience with SAP S/4 HANA is essential.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is mandatory.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Accounting experience within an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP, VAT, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, auditors and stakeholders.