Finance Associate

Redbridge Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Private Equity firm with an office in Luxembourg that is experiencing organic growth. Due to this, they are looking to add a Finance Associate with a focus on the Real Estate funds.

Principal Responsibilities:

Maintain the books and records of several internally managed real estate funds and SPVs including general accounting responsibilities, maintenance of the general ledger, initiating cash movements, and understanding and recording investment activity.

 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and financial statements

 Work directly with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of annual audits if applicable

 Assist with the coordination of various compliance reports, including Corporate Income Tax and VAT returns, FATCA, Common Reporting Standard

 Assist with various operational matters as they arise. (e.g., board meetings, financial instrument movements deal closings/exits)

 Understand assigned entities and related structures to ensure activity is recorded appropriately

 Learn and understand system tools functionality within multiple applications.

 Identify and help solve critical local accounting, reporting, and operational issues

 Assist on special projects and other ad hoc tasks as they arise

 Develop and maintain strong relationship with third-party service providers and regulators, as appropriate

Required Qualifications/Experience

Candidates should ideally possess a professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) and have 3+ years accounting experience in a combination of public accounting (either audit or tax), general private practice, fund administration, or another real estate or investment management firm.

Familiarity with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, fund administration, and accounting systems are a plus.

 Strong knowledge of accounting. Investran knowledge is preferred

 Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook

 Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

 Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment, provide and accept constructive feedback

 Ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines

 Detail-oriented, responsible and proactive

 Adept at problem solving and the ability to react to new situations

 Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced team environment

 Excellent English (written and verbal) is required; business fluency in French and/or German would be an advantage

In return, the successful candidate can expect a generous basic salary, competitive bonus and excellent benefits including pension, private healthcare and parking to name just a few.