Senior Fund Accountant (m/f/d)

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Banking and Capital Markets

Specialism

Banking & Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Luxembourg is hiring a Senior Fund Accountant m/f/d. What if it was you?

Who we are: We are the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg, providing audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients. To make it happen, we count on the expertise of over 3,700 people from more than 94 different countries, who strive every day to reach excellence and team up to solve important problems through innovative solutions. We value diverse and singular career paths, embrace everyone's unique self and encourage our People to fuel their potential in a work environment that is inclusive, stimulating, and motivating.

The PwC Fund Administration practice is looking to hire professionals eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment being part of a dynamic team where each member has the ability to develop both technical and relationship skills. We propose to our clients best in class technology driven solutions to deliver a full range of alternative fund administration, accounting, tax and reporting services.

Your mission:  Working in a team, your role will encompass participation in all areas of Fund Administration, Accounting and Tax for a variety of complex alternative structures. 

Working closely with Fund Accounting Managers, your responsibilities as a Senior Fund Accountant (m/f/d) are to:

• Be responsible for a portfolio of international clients investing in varied alternative asset classes following different GAAPs (IFRS, Lux GAAP, US GAAP etc.) and industry specific regulations. Your duties will include review of accounting for various entities, fund administration activities, performance and review of Net Asset Value calculations, review and assistance with consolidations, management and investor reporting, financial statements preparation and tax compliance;

• Act as a main contact for our clients continuously improving client relations and developing our business activities; 

• Build close working relationships with other teams in our Accounting and Tax practice to create synergies, tailored solutions and provide best value to our clients.

The accounting and tax profession is evolving, data management and technology become a core consideration. During your mission you will be exposed to these dimensions which will include the use of a diverse range of tools or data analytics and data driven solutions.

Be a part of our team where you will:  

• Have a diverse client portfolio, allowing you to further develop technical, organisational and soft skills, as well as enhance your understanding of the alternatives industry, business and regulatory environment. This portfolio will consist of the alternative investments structures active internationally applying a variety of accounting and industry specific standards;

• Have a training and support program that you can define and tailor according to your specific needs;

• Have team coaching and mentoring, smooth onboarding process and support from more senior team members and peers;

• Participate in internal and external projects and initiatives;

• Work in a company that is a pioneer in developing new ways of working (hybrid model with satellite offices). 

Let’s talk about you. If… 

• You have a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline, from a university or higher education institution,

• You have 2+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Audit, Fund Administration, Financial Reporting or Consolidation;

• You are motivated and eager to learn and/or further develop various aspects of the accounting profession embracing digital transformation and new ways of working; 

• You are interested in the hot topics and developments in the alternative investments world; 

• Strong aptitude for numbers and accuracy;

• Knowledge of IFRS and/or Lux GAAP and/or US GAAP is required;

• Knowledge of the consolidation principles will be considered as an asset; 

• You are keen to work in young, fast-paced and international teams;

• You have good people skills, you like to work as part of a team and you are eager to dive into a major project where your energy, analytical skills, discipline and intellectual curiosity will drive success;

• You are flexible and independent, and you can adapt to sudden changes in working patterns;

• Knowledge of accounting softwares (e.g. Yardi), data and analytical tools (ETL, BI, Alteryx) will be considered as an asset;

• Digital curiosity and interest in technology or languages (SQL, Python..) is welcome.  

• You are highly proficient in English. Speaking French or German would be considered as an asset. 

…You are the candidate we are looking for! 

Moreover, our recruitment process is short and simple:  

• A technical interview with a business recruiter 

• An interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist to assess your motivation 

• An interview with a Partner of the team, if relevant.

A final word about us:  

At PwC, we believe diversity is the representation of all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique. Our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, opinions and beliefs, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and professional success, all add value to the services we deliver to our clients. Our objective is to nurture an inclusive environment where a diversity mindset is ingrained, and inclusion is the norm. We constantly focus on respecting and valuing individual differences 

Ready to grow your potential, reaching excellence together? Apply now!  

  

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Yes

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