Our client is a flexible and dynamic employer, offering employees a hybrid working week in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Colleagues are encouraged to improve processes and workflows when the identify an opportunity adding value to the business and using their skills and business awareness.They are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Financial Controller to join the team. You will be a member of the group accounting team, working closely with local colleagues in Luxembourg plus senior members of the Group Finance Team in London. The role is varied: including group entity accounting; commercial finance for the business; and involvement in key fund aspects for the AIFM.
Our client offers a supportive environment with training and development opportunities. It’s a small office in Luxembourg, so teamwork is even more important as is information sharing. They have a competitive base salary, very good bonus potential and a benefits package on top.
Ideally, you will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial control and process improvements. The business would benefit if you have data management skills and good technology skills more broadly. If you have a passion for finance and how technology can play a part in optimising processes, plus enjoy working in a fast-moving business, this could be a great role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in overseeing financial controls, optimising processes, and leveraging technology to enhance financial reporting and analysis
• Financial control oversight (including subscription tax review, management fees review etc…)
• Reviewing book entries of a junior accountant based in London (you must understand double entry bookkeeping)
• Executing month end processes for Luxembourg and its 5x European branches
• Preparing and reviewing presentations and reports to Luxembourg senior management team and Boards
• Quarterly & annual regulatory reporting
• Develop and maintain robust financial reporting dashboards
• Preparation of financial statements for various holding company entities
• Responsible for management fee billing, payments management for the AIFM and monthly management accounts
• Review and manage tax elements
• Produce board packs and management committee reports
• Flag and suggest process improvement opportunities, deliver automation enhancements (data management), then engage with the London team