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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Michael Page • Luxembourg Canton, BE
18 days ago
Job description

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Lead accounting and financial reporting activities for entities across Luxembourg and Europe.
  • Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with local statutory requirements and international reporting standards.
  • Review accounting records, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet positions.
  • Coordinate with external accounting providers and monitor the quality and accuracy of delivered work.
  • Oversee intercompany accounting, recharges, financing transactions, and reconciliations.
  • Manage the preparation and filing of annual financial statements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Support external and internal audits, ensuring timely delivery of audit documentation and responses.



Indirect Tax & Regulatory Reporting

  • Manage VAT compliance activities across several European jurisdictions.
  • Review and submit periodic VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, EC Sales Lists, and related regulatory filings.
  • Coordinate with external advisers regarding UK VAT requirements.
  • Support tax audits, information requests, and inspections from relevant authorities.
  • Monitor VAT recovery opportunities and refund claims.
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements.



Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Produce meaningful financial insights to support management decision-making.
  • Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and challenge assumptions.
  • Evaluate business risks and opportunities while proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.



Process Improvement & Transformation

  • Contribute to the implementation of finance systems and digital solutions.
  • Drive automation initiatives and continuous process improvements.
  • Improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and financial controls.
  • Support finance transformation projects at local and group level.



Business Partnering & Strategic Projects

  • Collaborate closely with asset management, property management, treasury, investment, and corporate teams.
  • Provide financial guidance to operational and executive stakeholders.
  • Participate in acquisitions, disposals, developments, restructurings, and integration projects.
  • Review due diligence information and support transaction-related analyses.
  • Contribute to corporate initiatives, financing projects, and organizational changes.

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in financial accounting, reporting, and controlling.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and European statutory reporting requirements.
  • Proven exposure to multi-country finance environments.
  • Experience managing VAT compliance and regulatory reporting.
  • Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Hands-on mindset with the ability to combine strategic thinking and operational execution.
  • Experience within real estate, logistics, infrastructure, asset management, or investment-driven organizations is highly advantageous.



  • A senior position with broad international exposure.
  • High visibility towards executive leadership and decision-makers.
  • Involvement in acquisitions, strategic projects, and business transformation initiatives.
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
  • Exposure to a complex and dynamic European real estate platform.
  • Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with experience.
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Senior Accountant • Luxembourg Canton, BE