Accountant (m/f)

Position: Accountant

Primary duties and responsibilities:Reporting

• Prepare quarterly / annual Luxembourg tier entity consolidation reporting packs
• Prepare quarterly / annual Luxembourg AIFM reporting packs
• Prepare annual Luxembourg tier entity statutory financial statements (Lux GAAP)
• Assist in the preparation of monthly liquidity reports for the Fund(s)
• Assist in the preparation of monthly liquidity reports for the AIFM

General Ledger

• Review of accounting entries and data entry for Luxembourg tier entities
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger chart of accounts for entities to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and reconcile inter-company accounts
• Review payment entries for all Lux entities for costs, taxes and intercompany accounts
• Run quarter end closing procedures
• Reconcile VAT returns to corresponding GL entries

Controlling at Real Estate investment level

• Control through analytical review the quarterly accounting data delivery from the local accountant at Real Estate investment level (mainly shopping centers)
• Prepare IFRS adjustments to the local GAAP (e.g. German, Polish, Italian GAAP) for the review by the Finance Manager before consideration in the consolidation workflow.

Audits

• Prepare and submit audit work-papers to auditors within the required time frame
• Notify auditors of potential audit issues, material transactions which occurred during fiscal
• year, and any subsequent events.
• Answer questions and resolve any issues that may arise
• Prepare information and promptly answer queries for audits, as needed

Skills:

• Ability to operate personal computer MS Office: - Word, Excel, Power Point, Access & Visio, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of contracts, manuals, journals, periodicals, abstracts and financial reports
• Fluent in English is mandatory and in German an advantage, any additional language will be considered as an asset
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, share insights, and seek feedback to enhance team performance

Work Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in industry with an international outlook or a public accounting firm
• Real estate experience is preferred although not a strict requirement

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university or equivalent