Senior Accountant

To strengthen our finance team, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant who enjoys taking full ownership of accounting processes and working in an international environment. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the accounting of several group companies of different sizes. The position covers the entire accounting cycle – from daily routine transactions to year-end closing and tax returns. Some entities are fully managed in-house from A to Z, while for others you will coordinate and supervise the accounting work performed by external service providers. Your Responsibilities Accounting and Closing Â
· Manage the complete accounting cycle for several group companies of different sizes Â
· Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounting and general ledger entries Â
· Prepare and post accruals, deferrals, provisions and other closing entries Â
· Perform regular account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger Â
· Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations Â
· Prepare monthly and annual closings Â
· Prepare annual financial statements and tax returns Â
· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax and statutory requirements Â
· Independently manage selected entities whose accounting is handled entirely in-house Coordination of External Accounting Â
· Coordinate, review and supervise the accounting of entities supported by external accounting firms Â
· Act as the main point of contact for external accountants, tax advisers, auditors and other service providers Reporting and Audits Â
· Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for management and group reporting purposes Â
· Actively support external audits and provide the required documentation and explanations Projects and Process Improvement Â
· Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and cross-functional initiatives Â
· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting procedures and internal controls Â
· Independently develop and implement practical process improvements

Your Profile
Qualifications and Professional Experience Â
· Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a comparable qualification Â
· Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, ideally in an international or multi-entity environment Â
· Sound knowledge of the full accounting cycle, including daily accounting, monthly and annual closings, financial statements and tax returns, as well as a good working knowledge of LuxGAAP Â
· Ability and willingness to handle both complex accounting matters and regular day-to-day accounting tasks Â
· Experience in managing several entities simultaneously would be a strong advantage Â
· Experience in coordinating external accounting firms or service providers is desirable Technical and Language Skills Â
· Very good Excel skills are essential Â
· Practical experience with accounting software (BOB) is highly desirable Â
· Very good knowledge of both English and French is required Â
· Knowledge of German and/or Luxembourgish would be an advantage Personal Skills Independent, autonomous and hands-on working style High level of self-motivation, ownership and reliability Careful, accurate and conscientious approach to work Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage different priorities and deadlines Team-oriented attitude and good communication skills Proactive attitude and adaptability in a dynamic environment

What We Offer
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· A responsible position within an innovative and internationally active group operating in the internet industry Â
· A broad and varied role covering the full range of accounting and reporting activities Â
· The opportunity to work with companies of different sizes and structures Â
· An international and dynamic working environment Â
· A pleasant and collaborative workplace with home-working opportunities Â
· Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes Â
· A high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility Â
· The opportunity to independently shape, optimise and improve processes Â
· An interesting position combining operational accounting, reporting, audits and project work