Luxembourg

Description

As an independent accountant you will take full ownership of Lux GAAP bookkeeping, periodic closings and tax compliance for a portfolio of Luxembourg‑domiciled entities (holding companies, PE/RE fund SPVs, securitisation vehicles or commercial SMEs). You will also liaise directly with auditors, tax advisers and senior management, ensuring statutory and group‑reporting deadlines are met.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3‑5 years in a Luxembourg fiduciary, PSF, Big 4 or in‑house accounting role.
  • Technical: Proven Lux GAAP mastery; exposure to IFRS a plus. Familiar with e‑Front/Yardi for fund work.
  • Qualifications: OEC membership or ACCA/CPA pathway; AML/KYC certificate desirable.
  • Systems: BOB 50, SAP FI, Exact; advanced Excel (pivots, Power Query).
  • Languages: Fluent English mandatory; French or German preferred; Luxembourgish a bonus.
  • Soft skills: Autonomy, deadline discipline, ability to explain complex issues to non‑accountants.

Bonuses


Daily rate€550 – €800 for standard mandates; up to €900 for fund‑reporting scope (benchmarks from interim job ads). 
Performance bonus5‑10 % uplift for on‑time year‑end accounts and clean audit.
Travel & meal vouchersMileage or public‑transport refund plus €8.40 meal cheques per on‑site day.
CPE allowanceMany clients reimburse IFRS / tax update courses taken during the mission.

Benefits

  • Hybrid flexibility – typically 2‑3 office days, remaining days remote within the EU.
  • High demand & pipeline stability – 211 open accountancy roles listed in April 2025 underline scarcity of talent in Luxembourg. en.jobs.lu
  • Premium networking – direct contact with PE/RE managers, family offices and Big 4 auditors boosts future mandates.
  • Rapid skills growth – exposure to Pillar 2 rules, ELTIF 2.0 funds and latest accounting‑law changes keeps your profile current.
  • Business‑permit portability – once registered as a self‑employed “comptable indépendant”, you can invoice any EU client.

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