SENIOR/JUNIOR FUND ACCOUNTANT

Fund Accountant (Junior / Senior) - Luxembourg

- Contract: 3 month initial contract
- Days on site per week: 3
- Rate: will depend on junior / senior level

Department Overview

For a global custodian bank, you will join the fast paced Alternative NAV calculation team in Luxembourg. This team is in charge of the accuracy of the net asset value calculations and is responsible of all workflows related to these funds.

Main Duties

•Ensure timely and accurate calculation of the Net Asset Value of the funds assigned
•Posting accounting entries and performing cash reconciliations
•Act as main point of contact for your client portfolio
•Participate in the valuation process of underlying investments
•Oversee the unaudited financial statements, annual reports of administered entities
•Provide assistance to complex NAV queries and problems
•Making recommendations to improve processes for a more efficient service
•Main contact point for requests from other internal teams and fund auditors
•Year-end closings (control and review of accounts, closing of accounts) and fund events (merger, liquidation and similar events)
•Co-ordination and cooperation with the wider teams involved in the NAV calculation processes.

Qualifications

You have:
•A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance
•5 years of experience (1-3 Junior) in Fund Accounting experience in Alternative Funds
•Understanding of Lux GAAP and accounting principles
•Strong technical and analytical skills
•Good command of Microsoft Excel
•Knowledge of GP3 will be considered a plus
•Ability to stay on track, even when dealing with tight deadlines
•Good team work and communication skills

You are:
•Eager to solve complex problems with multidisciplinary teams
•Detail oriented, with structured, organized, methodical planning skills
•Proactive, with strong interpersonal skills
•Capable of understanding client needs and translating them into solutions