Account for pharma company (Luxembourg)

Accountant (Luxembourg)

This vacancy has already been filled.

For our client, a high end pharmaceutical company in Luxembourg we are looking for a

talented

Accountant

The primary focus on this role is to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and reporting

including direct and indirect tax) requirements for our client’s eight Luxembourg entities

as well as oversight of the company’s statutory accounts process for the Luxembourg, Irish

and other European entities of our client. This role will also support the Sr F&A

Manager / Director of FP&A on month end and year-end audit work. This role will act as an

expert on Technical Accounting matters for all of the Luxembourg & Irish Subsidiary

accounts and collaborate with the US technical & Accounting / Consolidation teams,

working to ensure all Luxembourg , Irish and International, legal and tax compliance

responsibilities of our client are met.

Scope of Authority : Fulfill the Statutory and Financial Reporting requirements of our client’

s European entities. Manage and lead the Statutory accounts preparation process to sign

off by the Board of Directors.

Key accountabilities

Corporate & Statutory Reporting / Tax Provision

Lead and coordinate International Statutory reporting. Ensure compliance with

applicable corporate and statutory reporting timelines and obligations, including

VAT reporting and statutory filings. Assist with the year-end audit process with

Endo’s External auditors. Responsible for preparation of the bridge between IFRS,

Statutory and US GAAP Financials, acting as the Technical Accounting expert on

IFRS  GAAP with the US Consolidation team. Assist in the preparation of transfer

pricing documentation working papers. Preparation and support for International

Tax provisions for all Irish, Luxembourgian and other European legal entities.

Monthly Close

Review and recording of financial events and transactions in accordance with

company policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Provide

functional support from a statutory accounting perspective for business

transactions. Assist in the month end close process to ensure Corporate time-lines

are met for all responsible entities. Review the recording of finance step-plans and

transactions in accordance with company policy and generally accepted

accounting principles (GAAP). Responsible for submission of indirect tax returns (e.

g. VAT)

Planning / Forecasting

Responsible for the development of the Annual Statutory Accounts time-table with

Corporate Accounting, external auditors and tax team to ensure all deadlines are

met.

Business Partner & Team Player

Work closely with Technical Accounting, General Accounting, Tax and Financial

Reporting teams to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting. Develop

and maintain trusted relationship with business partners, while providing thoughtful

and candid insights into key business matters. Ability and desire to foster

interpersonal relationships and collaborate in a small corporate environment,

working cross-functionally to achieve the best outcomes for the company.

Financial Analysis

Work directly with Consolidation and Tax teams to provide various forms of

financial analysis in support of technical accounting decision-making. Provide

analysis and decision support for initiatives as they arise.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Degree in Accounting or Finance.

7+ years’ work experience in finance, tax, accounting or auditing (Big 4 or public

accounting experience a plus).

CPA (Chartered Accountant) and / or advanced degree this is an asset however not

mandatory.

Experience with Technical Accounting and Luxembourg Statutory Accounts

preparation preferred.

Must be able to work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced and

evolving environment.

Knowledge

uxembourg / Irish

• Statutory Accounts.

Luxembourg / Irish

uxembourg / Irish

Advanced Technical Accounting knowledge, IFRS, Companies Act and

Irish / Lux / US GAAP.

please note “Irish” requirement is a plus not mandatory

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills – both written and oral.

Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.

Must be able to deal with ambiguity and handle multiple tasks / priorities.

Proficient user of entire MS Office suite.

Prior experience with SAP and OneStream (or other equivalent software) a plus.

Must possess a solid understanding of Companies Act, IFRS & US GAAP.

Physical Requirements

Travel required approximately 10-20%.