Senior Financial Accountant

• Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring timeliness accuracy and compliance with Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS 16,
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile general ledger accounts with attention to detail and audit-readiness
• Support group reporting's and ensure proper mapping and reporting of local financial data
• Preparation of year-end financial statements, including notes and disclosures

• Ensure timely preparation and compliant submission of VAT returns and support other tax filings,
• Prepare detailed audit packages and liaise directly with external auditors.
• Recommended improvements based on audit findings or operational gaps.

• Analyze accounting journal entries, financial results, investigate variances, and prepare meaningful commentary for your manager.
• Support the budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
• Deliver monthly reports with KPIs

• Identify bottlenecks in accounting and reporting workflows and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Propose and implement automation and system enhancements (Workday upgrades, Excel macros, BI tools, Alterix).
• Maintain and improve documentation of accounting policies, processes and internal procedures.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Tax, and HR delivery platforms to ensure accurate financial flows.
• Partner with business teams to provide accounting input on new projects or transactions.
• Mentor junior finance team members and promote accounting excellence and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree (BAC + 3) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in an audit or regulated environment.
• String knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP, VAT, and corporate tax, IFRS 16 knowledge is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze, reconcile and synthesize financial data under pressure.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Workday) and advanced Excel skills, familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• String written and verbal communication skills in French, English proficiency is essential.
• Self-starter with bias for action commitment to meeting deadlines, and continuous learning.

• A finance professional who acts like an owner, with high attention to detail and accountability
• Someone who is not afraid to dive deep into data and challenge assumptions.
• A team player who leads by example
• A growth mindset and desire to build and improve scalable finance processes.

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