Senior Financial Accountant - Betzdorf

Our client is the leading provider of satellite services in Europe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast and broadband solutions for customers in Europe and beyond. Our client broadcasts television and radio programmes directly to millions of homes, and provides internet access and network services to governments, large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and individual households.
Headquartered in Luxembourg, our client conducts centralised functions such as spacecraft and payload operations, 24x7 technical assistance and corporate activities. In addition, affiliate offices in key markets in Europe provide local sales and marketing support.
Our client is part of a group of satellite operators and network providers which, combined, offers global reach.
In order to sustain its continual growth, our client is currently searching to recruit a:

Your responsibilities:

- Responsible for the accounting of multiple companies
- Preparation of all month end general entries (salaries, accruals, inter-
company, etc) for these companies
- Monthly review and reconciliation of accounts
- Assisting in the preparation of consolidation reports and cash flow
statements
- Preparation of the monthly/annual Luxembourg VAT returns within set
deadlines
- Preparation of monthly INTRASTAT declarations (and STATEC reports) within
given deadlines
- Assisting in the preparation of annual tax returns
- Inter-company and Treasury related day-to-day business, as well as
driving improvements in these areas
- Active participation in the development of accounting systems and other
ad hoc projects
- Pro-actively liaising with internal and external suppliers of information
to ensure correctness of the accounts

Your profile:

- Accounting degree or equivalent level through experience
- Relevant working experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of Luxembourg taxes (Lux GAAP), VAT and general accounting
practices along with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS)
- Knowledge of consolidation processes in a commercial, international
environment
- English is mandatory, fluency in German and/or French being a clear
advantage
- Computer literacy including an ERP System (PeopleSoft/SAP)
- Time Management and prioritizing setting skills
- Ability to work in a well organized, accurate and reliable manner
- Good communication skills
- Problem assessment and problem solving skills
- Eagerness to learn
- Ability to go from a helicopter view to a detailed view and vice-versa


If you feel you correspond to the above profile, please send your English CV along with a cover letter under reference 238900 to lux@robertwalters.com