Financial Controller
Introduction:
The Financial Controller will be responsible to support the Luxembourg based Chief Financial Officer, in a variety of tasks from providing detailed analyses in order to support the Group Executive Management/Board of Directors located in Luxembourg, ad-hoc financial project management and general finance & accounting activities.
Job Description:
Review and analyse trends of expenses, revenues, and losses to identify opportunities to improve performance
Review the budget on a monthly basis to ensure the organization is meeting its financial objectives and ensure proper resolution of major variances to budget
Provide direction in determining the way financial information will be documented, maintained and reported
Manage/contribute to ad-hoc Group Executive Management/Board of Directors requests, due diligence processes
Provide guidance regarding to Group pricing strategy
Support the funding (equity and debt arrangements) and liquidity management process
Be the backup of CFO in his absence
Perform general accounting activities for company entities (Luxembourg) including reconciliation of accounts and accounting entries
Ensure the reliability of the financial reporting (internal and external reporting)
Prepare the accounts for company entities (Luxembourg) by applying all the valuations and accounting rules laid down by the relevant accounting laws and regulations
Function as the lead contact with the external auditors, facilitating the yearly audit process with a proactive approach
Manage statutory tax reporting for indirect and direct taxation
Ensure transfer pricing compliance for company entities (Luxembourg)
Conserve all accounting and supporting documents in accordance with the applicable legal provisions
Maintain efficient accounting and reporting systems and procedures for internal, external and regulatory reporting
Candidate Profile:
University Degree required (Master degree in finance/accounting preferred)
5-10 years financial analysis experience in a banking environment
Strong problem solving skills, judgment and attention to detail
Must be comfortable interacting at senior level in a culturally diverse environment and have the ability to build effective relationships
Excellent presentation and highly developed skill of prioritization and timing
High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work autonomously in a fast growth and changing environment
Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in French is preferable. Any other EU language is an advantage
Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong computer literacy and data management/data analysis (SQL,…)
Need to be prepared to undertake some travel involved (20%)