Freelance accountant

Luxembourg
128 days ago

Description

Independent mandate (3–6 months to start, with strong extension potential) to manage day‑to‑day and period‑end accounting for Luxembourg‑domiciled holding companies, PE/RE fund SPVs and fiduciary clients. 
Work pattern is hybrid: two on‑site days in Luxembourg City and the remainder remote from within the EU.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years’ proven experience in a Luxembourg fiduciary, PSF, Big 4 or in‑house accounting role.
  • Solid Lux GAAP mastery; IFRS exposure a plus.
  • Familiarity with BOB 50, SAP FI or Exact; e‑Front/Yardi knowledge advantageous for fund work.
  • OEC membership or ACCA/CPA pathway; AML/KYC certificate desirable.
  • Fluent English; working French or German preferred; Luxembourgish a bonus.
  • Self‑starter who meets strict deadlines and explains technical matters clearly to non‑accountants.
  • Hold a business permit in Luxembourg as a accountant in Luxembourg "comptable"

Bonuses

  • Daily rate: €550 – €800 (higher end for fund exposure).
  • Performance bonus: 5–10 % uplift for on‑time, clean year‑end close.
  • Hybrid flexibility: two office days; remainder remote.
  • Meal vouchers & mileage reimbursement for on‑site days.
  • CPE allowance: client will reimburse approved IFRS/tax courses taken during the mission.
  • Pipeline security: high demand in Luxembourg means repeat engagements and strong referral potential.
  • Hold a business permit in Luxembourg "Comptable"

Benefits

Why take this role?
You’ll earn premium freelance rates while sharpening Lux GAAP, IFRS and tax‑compliance skills; enjoy a balanced hybrid schedule; and build a network in Europe’s most dynamic fund and corporate‑services hub.

Responsibilities

  • Daily bookkeeping & cash‑posting in BOB 50, SAP FI or Exact; maintain AR/AP and bank reconciliations.
  • Month‑/quarter‑/year‑end closings under Lux GAAP: accruals, FX revaluations, depreciation, draft statutory accounts.
  • IFRS / group‑reporting packs – convert Lux GAAP figures and populate consolidation schedules.
  • Tax & regulatory compliance – compute CIT, NWT, VAT; prepare CSSF/BCL, FATCA/CRS and DAC6 returns.
  • Audit liaison – coordinate PBC list, resolve queries, secure clean opinion on schedule.
  • Process optimisation – automate workpapers with advanced Excel/Power Query, document SOPs and coach juniors.
  • Client communication – present financials to managers/boards; flag risks, cash‑flow or tax‑planning opportunities.
 
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