Finance Officer - fixed term contract (m/f)

On behalf of our client, an international Financial Services structure, we are looking for a:

Finance Officer - fixed term contract (m/f)

The ideal candidate has strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, Luxembourg accounting and tax regulations, and month-end closing processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, payroll providers, and tax specialists to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient financial operations.

POSTE

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheets and income statements for multiple entities.
- Produce annual financial statements in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP.
- Coordinate annual and interim audits with external auditors.
- Record and review US GAAP journal entries where required.
- Manage monthly closing activities and reconcile local and group ledgers.
- Review and reconcile VAT, payroll taxes, social security, intercompany balances, accruals, and key balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies related to payroll and financial reporting.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
- Prepare and review monthly and annual VAT returns in collaboration with the tax team.
- Reconcile payroll reports with accounting records and ERP data.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly regulatory reports to the CSSF.
- Oversee weekly payment runs and ensure timely vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
- Manage corporate credit card administration and monitor compliance with company policies

PROFIL

Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA certification preferred.
- 2 to 3 years of financial accounting experience, including working extensively with SAP environments, experience with SAP S/4 HANA is essential.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is mandatory.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Accounting experience within an international environment.
- Solid knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP, VAT, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, auditors and stakeholders.