Accounting & Regulatory Reporting Senior Officer

Accounting & Regulatory Reporting Senior officer

Want to dive into the world of banking and finance? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! The Accounting & Regulatory Reporting Senior Officer will have the opportunity to support the growth of our business in a fast-changing environment. As part of the Finance department, you will play an important role in optimising Advanzia’s accounting and reporting systems. You will interact with various internal and external stakeholders and will develop an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of the bank.

Dive in and join the world of finance, payment and credit, working for an unconventional digital bank in the heart of Luxembourg!

This opportunity is a full-time CDI contract.

ABOUT THE JOB | Your responsibilities

• Drive implementation of new financial products
• Manage and oversee the configuration and optimisation of core banking system parameters
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts across all relevant systems
• Oversee the account opening and closure processes within the core banking system
• Manage month-end accounting tasks, including the preparation of month-end reports
• Participate in the development and standardisation of new operational processes
• Establish robust accounting procedures and operational routines
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations to verify the accuracy of GL account balances
• Provide support for both internal and external audits
• Coach and guide junior team members
• Address other ad-hoc requests and tasks as required

ABOUT YOU | Your background, skills and personality

• Academic background in accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering/IT
• At least 7 years of professional experience in accounting or back-office operations
• Relevant professional experience in a financial or banking environment or in IT
• Knowledge of financial product implementation
• ACCA/CPA/CFA/FCMA certification is an asset
• Knowledge of banking platforms and reporting tools (such as T24, Navision, OneSumX, etc.) would be beneficial
• Understanding of SWIFT/Target/SEPA would be a plus
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools
• (e.g. MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Expertise in software programming and process automation (e.g. Visual Basic, Python, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in French, German or other languages is a plus
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude
• Hands-on approach: Willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved, demonstrating a down-to-earth attitude to get the job done
• Self-motivation and drive: Highly dedicated and motivated to achieve both individual and team goals, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Ownership and accountability: Demonstrates a proactive approach in taking responsibility for tasks/outcomes, with a focus on seeing projects through to completion
• Results-oriented: Focuses on delivering tangible outcomes within the budget and deadlines
• Cross-functional collaboration: Experience in working collaboratively across different teams and departments to foster agility and innovation
• Efficiency and simplicity: Ability to design and implement lean, agile processes to create simple and accessible solutions

ABOUT ADVANZIA | The European digital bank

Advanzia Bank’s mission is to make finance easier and more inclusive by offering simple, smart and user-friendly payment and credit solutions that provide financial flexibility and deliver added value for our customers. Our way of working is guided by responsible lending, open communication and teamwork in cooperation with employees, business partners and customers.

At Advanzia, we are committed to equal opportunities and embrace diversity as a driving force behind our success.

We offer challenging projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, along with numerous opportunities for training and development, and a performance-driven bonus structure. Our benefits package includes Pluxee lunch vouchers, employee travel insurance, preferential rates on Advanzia products, as well as transportation and wellness allowances. Our zero-carbon Emerald building is designed to support employee health and wellbeing with various health programmes, access to our gym and after-work sports & social events available to all members of #TeamAdvanzia.