Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting

Arendt Investor Services (AIS) is the investor services’ arm of Arendt. We help clients to efficiently run the operational side of their business, bringing peace of mind to investors. Equipped with the latest technology, our 300 experts provide clients with an integrated suite of fund and corporate services, delivered to the highest market standards.

Our services complement Arendt’s legal expertise and regulatory & consulting services. We are a Professional of the Financial Sector (PFS) supervised by the CSSF and ISO 22301 certified.

The experts at AIS and AManco provide clients with: Corporate Services, Fund Administration Services, Governance Services, Operational AML & Compliance Services, Tax Compliance Services, Depositary Services, as well as Third Party AIFM Services (provided by AManco S.A.).

Given the ongoing development of AIS, we are currently recruiting:

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Senior Manager – Accounting Services

Your role:

Team management:

• Management of a team of accountants from Junior to Manager level and communication by providing regular feedback;

• Development of the overall performance of the team members, ensuring reporting deadlines are met (monthly/quarterly reporting/BCL – CbCr – VAT etc), with oversight on planning, scheduling and monitoring of workloads;

• Ensuring that internal processes and procedures are applied;

• Guarantee the correct level of resourcing in the short-term through absence management and in the mid-term through capacity planning and participate to the recruitment;

• Monitoring of the team members’ appraisal, targets setting and career development;

• Assuming managerial role model and adopt the “can do” behavior and positive attitude in everyday business, client, process and staff situation;

Client management:

• Management of a portfolio of clients ensuring a high level of client satisfaction;

• Maintaining and building long-term client relationships;

• Ensuring responsiveness and timely handing of client’s requests, ensuring delivery of services of high quality level of services;

• Contributing in business development via cross-selling and client relationships, representing and promoting a positive image of the company.

Operations / Financials:

• Acting as manager and/or director of companies;

• Assuming all duties relating to mandates – participation to board meetings and review / ensure critical analysis on the documentation to be executed notably in case of complex transactional files;

• Being fully knowledgeable and diligent about risk affecting clients and Arendt Services alike;

• Taking ownership for end-to-end problem resolution, including root cause analysis, solution alternatives, business casing, decision triggering and implementation;

• Demonstrating commitment to company’s goals and strategy;

• Handling the approval of invoices and follow up of cash collection;

• Controlling of profitability / budget / overruns and monitor financial targets of team members;

Your profile:

• You successfully passed an academic degree in accounting (BTS, Bachelor or Master’s Degree). A professional certification (OEC, ACCA, CPA) is considered an advantage;

• You have 7 years to 10 years of experience in a trust company in Luxembourg;

• You have a solid knowledge of Luxembourg accounting/company laws and regulations;

• You have an extensive exposure to Lux GAAP and IFRS. A consolidation experience is considered as an asset;

• You have a previous experience in managing and coaching a team and display a positive and enthusiastic attitude;

• Ideally, you also have an experience in VAT and securitization companies;

• You are seen as a proactive person, solution oriented with excellent communication skills;

• You are client driven, rigorous and are able to prioritize workload and manage several tasks;

• You are fluent in English;

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Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
All applications will be treated confidentially.

Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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